Sidecar Health

Sidecar Health was founded in 2018 with a mission to make healthcare more affordable and transparent for consumers. The company operates on a cash-pay model, providing members with fixed indemnity insurance plans. Unlike traditional insurance, Sidecar Health gives its members a VISA benefit card and access to a tool showing what local providers charge for services. Members can use the card to pay for care directly at the time of service, and Sidecar Health's plan pays a fixed benefit amount for each covered service, with the member responsible for any difference. This model aims to empower consumers by allowing them to shop for care based on price and quality, free from network restrictions.