Since President Theodore Roosevelt first declared, “Healthcare is broken,” back in 1900, nearly every U.S. president has echoed that lament—125 years and counting, with no true fix in sight. Why? Because we keep patching up the same old insurance model and expecting new results. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t work.
The Cost Is Out of Control
Let the numbers speak:
- Since 1999, employer-provided health insurance premiums have more than quadrupled, and they jumped another 6% from 2023 to 2024 alone—a steeper climb than wages or inflation.
- For 2026, ACA marketplace insurers are requesting premium hikes of 10–20% on average, with over a quarter proposing increases of 20% or more.
- Experts project medical costs will climb 8–8.5% in the coming years, across both group and individual markets—driven by medical inflation and rising drug prices.
The verdict: doing more of the same policy patchwork will just keep escalating the problem. Real Solutions Demand Real Change. That’s where Benefit Airship (BAS) boldly breaks the mold.
From Software to Healthcare Innovation
The founders of BAS hail from the software world—they built global enterprise security systems serving 18,000 companies across 100 countries. That's expertise in crafting scalable, streamlined systems. And it shows. Insurance today is bloated by layers of agents, actuaries, billing intermediaries—each adding cost, not value. BAS removes the bloat. One site. One streamlined purchase. No extra hoops. Pure efficiency.
One Plan. Total Coverage.
Why juggle multiple policies when you can have one? BAS combines:
- Wellness programs
- Medical, dental, vision
- Mental health support
- Alternative medicine
- Pharmaceuticals
All under a single, lean plan. Finally, a health plan you actually use—from head to toe.
VIP Care Navigation Built In
Navigating the medical system shouldn’t feel like entering a maze. Yet the average wait to see a primary care doctor spans 29 days. BAS cuts the wait—offering real-time access to doctors, specialists, and urgent care through a virtual clinic. And when care gets complex? Your doctor becomes your personal navigator, handling everything from scheduling to billing to treatment plans.
Healthcare for Everyone, Not Just the Few
Over 25–60 million Americans are uninsured, and another 60 million are underinsured. Many can’t get—or can’t afford—insurance due to pre-existing conditions, age, or job type. BAS flips that script: hybrid healthcare programs that:
- Cost less than $2/day for individuals, and $3/day for families
- Are guaranteed issue, regardless of health, age, or employment
True inclusivity—even for those who’ve been locked out of the system.
Flat-Rate Full Medical… and a Payback
Sick of being penalized for your ZIP code or gender? BAS offers major medical insurance at flat, nationwide rates—no geo-penalties, no gender load. And unlike the marketplace, BAS costs less and pays you back through consistent, fair pricing.
Small Businesses, Big Opportunity
Here’s a stat: over 30 million small businesses can’t offer benefits—they don’t meet the thresholds or budgets. Meanwhile, 500,000 businesses shut down in just two years because they simply lacked staff. That’s where BAS steps in:
- No size minimum
- No spend requirements
- Covers full-time, part-time, and contractors
BAS equips businesses of any size to offer full benefits—no red tape, no overhead, just growth-friendly care.
The Bottom Line: Better Care, Lower Cost
Benefit Airship is doing more than offering a health plan—it’s fueling a healthcare revolution. By applying software-grade efficiency, total coverage, inclusive access, and fair pricing, BAS is achieving something rare: better healthcare, at a dramatically lower cost.
