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Picking a health plan made easy

For businesses and individuals who just want flexible, affordable coverage without getting buried in red tape.

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Traditional insurance

You live in the US, have traditional health insurance so you know the lingo: monthly premiums, annual deductibles, networks, claims and the hope that when you need the care you can afford it.

Now. Forget it all.

Choose smarter. Discount medical plans

Think different. Vativis. It is an alternative health approach, a discount medical plan that cuts out the middlemen and allows the consumer to make the decision.

It is not insurance.


Vativis - medical discount plan subscription

Vativis is a subscription-based health discount plan—not insurance—providing access to health services like:

It’s low-cost, flexible, and designed for you. Gig workers, small businesses, mid sized businesses and those shut out of traditional plans.


Comparison: Vativis vs. Traditional Insurance

Feature

Vativis

Traditional Insurance

Monthly Cost

From $34–$190 (no deductibles) + $50-$453 (Family)

Avg. $500–$800/month individual; $1,800+ family

Deductibles

Only for catastrophic care

Often $2,500–$8,000+

Out-of-Pocket Max

Low-up to 70% lower than insurance

Up to $9,450 (2025)

Network Restrictions

Open access via DPC or discount partners

Often narrow networks

Primary Care Access

Unlimited visits with DPC plans at $10

Limited; subject to copays & wait times

Telemedicine

No cost, 24/7/365

Sometimes included, often extra or limited

Mental Health

Low cost

Varies, often with high out-of-pocket cost

Dental/Vision

No annual limit

Often separate, limited coverage

Hospital Bills

Negotiated via third-party bill advocates

Subject to deductible, coinsurance

Prescription Drugs

1000 $0 generics, up to 80% off others

Subject to formulary, copays, tiered pricing

Compliance

No ACA reporting, no SSNs. No claims.

Requires detailed IRS/ACA compliance

Flexibility

Month-to-month (some with 90-day min)

Locked into plan year or employer options

Pros of Vativis

  • Cost savings: Most members save 50–70%+ over traditional plans and 10-50% on dental procedures

  • Simplicity: One flat monthly rate. No surprise bills. No paperwork.

  • Immediate care access: Telemedicine, DPC, and discounts kick in right away.

  • No insurance crazies: No denied claims, no pre-authorizations.

  • Transparent: You know exactly what you’re paying for and what you get.

  • Customizable: Add-on catastrophic care and hospital care if needed; tailor to budget.

Limits of Vativis

  • Not insurance: It doesn’t “cover” procedures—it discounts them or helps negotiate them. It is a self-pay model

  • No mandate compliance: Not ACA-qualified; may not meet individual mandate (if required). MEC plans coming soon.

  • Major events extra: Hospital or specialty care will require catastrophic add-on or negotiated hospital bill advocates.

  • Not tax-advantaged: Premiums can’t be paid pre-tax like with employer-sponsored insurance. But with ACA subsidies being sunset and HSA allowing telemedicine and DPC coverage you still save

Who is Vativis For?

  • You

  • 1099 & gig workers

  • Small businesses (<50 FTEs) who can’t afford group insurance

  • Part-time workers

  • People priced out of the ACA

  • Health-conscious, low-utilization consumers

  • Businesses that may offer COBRA

  • Big organizations that have a diverse workforce

Broker’s Value

As a broker, you want solutions that match your client’s budget and needs. Vativis isn’t a replacement for all insurance—it’s a replacement for overpriced, underused coverage.

When clients:

  • Skip the doctor due to cost

  • Pay high premiums but are afraid to use the coverage

  • Gett burned by balance billing or high deductibles

Vativis becomes a practical choice. It restores dignity to healthcare—without burying people in paperwork or debt.

Final Thought

Insurance is built for emergencies. Vativis is built for everyday life.

If you’re ready to offer clients a modern option that saves money, boosts retention, and delivers real value—they’re ready for Vativis.

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