For small employers
What losing an employee costs, and what keeping one costs
Offering primary care through Emerald Health is a recurring cost you can see in advance. Replacing someone who leaves is a larger cost that shows up all at once. Move the sliders to fit your team and compare the two.
Your team
33% of annual pay. Common estimates run from a third to half, higher for skilled roles.
Gold membership is $65 a month. Contribute less and employees cover the rest.
The comparison
Keep one person from leaving and the benefit has already paid for itself, with room to spare.
Why it holds people
At a company your size, offering health insurance usually isn't required and often isn't affordable, and employees know it. Other small businesses likely don't offer anything like this, so it becomes a real reason to stay.
How this works: Gold covers everyone's everyday and sick care at a flat monthly rate, with same-day or next-day visits. Anyone who needs ongoing management can step up to a fuller membership affordably. Part-time employees who wouldn't otherwise get coverage are included the same way.
Replacement cost is an estimate, not a bill. It stands in for recruiting, onboarding, and the weeks of reduced output while a new hire ramps up. Adjust the slider to match how hard your roles are to fill.
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