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04/24/2026

Most people don't realize their health plan makes services more expensive.

For example, the insurance-adjusted rate for this emergency appendectomy was 835% higher than the negotiated cash rate!

Traditional insurance might have covered this expense initially, but it likely would have led to surprise bills and premium hikes later.

This Start Health member was empowered to take control of their costs, reduce their bill by $86k, and still have 90% of their final bill covered.

Are you overpaying for care?

04/09/2026

If you’re healthy, your health plan should actually reflect that.

Why keep paying high premiums for coverage you barely use? There’s a smarter way to do healthcare.

In 60 seconds or less, see what you can save at starthealth.com/quickquote/

04/07/2026

In an industry often defined by complexity and misaligned incentives, feedback like this reinforces why we’re building Start Health.

A more transparent, member-first approach to healthcare isn’t just possible... it’s already happening. hashtag hashtag hashtag

03/19/2026

Stop high healthcare costs before they start.

Healthy individuals typically don’t visit the doctor often, yet they still pay high monthly premiums.

Start Health aims to address this imbalance by significantly lowering premiums (sometimes by more than 80%) while still providing healthcare coverage.

Learn more: https://starthealth.com/why-traditional-health-insurance-doesnt-work-well-for-many-healthy-adults/

03/10/2026

Happy MAR10 Day! 🍄

Real gamers know the right bricks to smash and vines to climb to find Coin Heaven, a recurring element in almost every Mario game.

Start Health works like a player guide to help you find the secrets to leveling up in your healthcare journey!

Most people play healthcare the hard way. But when you know the strategies, you start collecting and keeping a lot more coins.

Follow Start Health to learn about things like:
- Cash-pay and pre-pay discounts
- Price-optimized providers and facilities
- HSA Investment & Tax strategies
- Prescription Price Shopping
- and More!

Check out Starthealth.com to learn more, see if you qualify, and see how much you could save.

03/05/2026

Plans from the marketplace come with strict open enrollment deadlines. Miss the window and you could be stuck waiting months to sign up for coverage.

With Start Health, you can enroll any time of the year!

If you’ve lost your ACA tax credits this year or you’re paying way too much for coverage you barely use, it might be time to explore a different approach.

Take 60 seconds to see how much you could save with Start Health at starthealth.com/quickquote

You might be surprised how much simpler (and more affordable) healthcare can be.

03/02/2026

One of the biggest drivers of rising healthcare costs is a lack of price transparency.

When it’s hard to know or compare the cost of care, people often overpay without realizing it.

In the traditional system, providers, hospital administrators, and insurance companies largely determine what services cost.

Start Health puts you back in control. You can see what your care should cost, and what you can expect to be reimbursed, all before you schedule an appointment.

Because Start Health enables cash-pay discounts, members often pay about half as much as traditional policyholders for the same services.

If you want more transparency and leverage in healthcare, visit starthealth.com to see if you qualify. You could save thousands.

02/26/2026

Did you know hospital service costs have increased nearly 300% since 2000?

One of the biggest problems with our current healthcare system is the lack of transparency. People don't know the difference in costs between providers and facilities.

Healthcare pricing varies widely depending on where you go. An outpatient center can cost a fraction of what a hospital does. A cash price can be lower than an “insured” rate. But those differences aren’t always obvious.

Start Health is designed to help members navigate those decisions by comparing options, identifying fair prices, and choosing care settings that make sense.

Smarter consumers means lower costs for healthcare AND insurance.

If you don't have access to employer-sponsored coverage or government subsidies, check out starthealth.com to see if you qualify for more affordable, smarter coverage.

02/18/2026

Start Health: A model built for it’s members, not the system.

02/04/2026

Tax season is just around the corner! Have you maxed out your deductions yet?

HSAs allow you to pay yourself instead of paying an insurance company. Keep more of your own money in your own pockets by taking advantage of HSA benefits.

01/29/2026

We're honored to have been highlighted in this article about recent changes to ACA coverage!

Thank you to Tax Company for the thoughtful discussion and for helping more people find affordable, transparent, and flexible health insurance options. We’re proud to be part of the conversation!

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01/23/2026

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