StretchDollar

Big news from StretchDollar: We’ve raised $6 million to simplify health benefits for small businesses. When Kaiza Molina and Marshall Darr started StretchDollar in early 2023, they had a key goal in mind...to help small business access health insurance for their people. Fast forward to today, and we’ve helped 100+ businesses ditch the old, complicated insurance game (which often meant none at all) for a smarter, simpler option. _______ StretchDollar co-founder Marshall Darr reflected on this past year and StretchDollar's journey to help small businesses and the people that work for them: https://lnkd.in/gUexDRfY

Happy Thanksgiving from the StretchDollar family! 🦃 We're so thankful for our amazing customers, partners and hardworking team — and Dolly the Dachshund, who’s already eyeing the turkey feast. Everyone at StretchDollar will be taking the day off tomorrow, Dolly, too…though after a meal like that she might be napping for days. Wishing you all a day filled with gratitude, good eats, and plenty of rest! #StretchingForSeconds

Year-end is here, and our free health benefits platform is buzzing with small businesses signing up! One common question we’ve been getting: Will a new administration bring changes to your health benefits model? The short answer: nope! Here’s why: StretchDollar uses ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement), a type of health benefit backed by bipartisan support. Surprised? Both administrations—despite their differences—helped launch and expand ICHRA legislation. It might just be one of the few things Washington agrees on. Curious about the details? Dive into the nitty-gritty about the history of #ICHRA right here: https://buff.ly/4eJqWxc #smallbusiness #healthinsurance #healthbenefits #stretchdollar

Have you ever heard of ICHRA? It stands for Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement…and yes, we know it’s a mouthful! But here’s the interesting news: StretchDollar uses ICHRA to make health benefits simple and affordable for small businesses everywhere. ICHRA is still pretty new, so we brought in our star explainer, Dolly the stretchy mascot, to break it down. #SmallBusiness #ICHRA #HealthBenefits #TaxAdvantage #HealthInsurance #SmallBiz

What a night at the Austin Tech Week crawl hosted by Capital Factory. StretchDollar had an absolute blast connecting with hundreds of innovators and entrepreneurs. Our booth was busy all night with $1 bills and $ pens flying out to everyone who stopped by to learn more about health benefits for small employers. A huge shoutout to Ashton Watson and Ellen Decareau for joining the fun! Check out our booth in action... #StretchDollar #HealthBenefits #CapitalFactory #AustinStartups

So excited to be working with Oscar Health to help small businesses stretch their dollars, not their stress! 💪 Together, we're making it easier for teams to access affordable, flexible health benefits. #StretchDollar #OpenEnrollment2025

Brace yourselves, small businesses—2025 is shaping up to be another challenging year for health insurance. Read the details here: https://buff.ly/3TyGDzJ Here’s a quick rundown of what 2025 has in store: 1. Premiums on the Rise: Get ready for a 7% median increase in marketplace premiums, fueled by climbing medical costs and inflation. 2. Group Plan Price Hikes: Small businesses with group plans will feel the sting with an average 9% jump in premiums. 3. Fewer Choices: With insurance providers bowing out, small businesses will face dwindling group plan options and less competition. 4. Enrollment Surge: On the upside, marketplace enrollment will continue to grow, thanks to enhanced premium tax credits (although those credits are set to expire next year). 5. Pre-Tax Fixed Benefit (aka ICHRA) to the Rescue: Expect a surge in ICHRA adoption. As traditional options shrink, ICHRA offers a streamlined, tax-savvy way to enhance employee benefits and satisfaction. #SmallBusiness #HealthInsurance #EmployeeBenefits #2025Trends #Healthcare #SmallBizSolutions

Hey, Mississippi! Our latest health insurance guide just dropped for your state—home of the blues, Elvis Presley, and (of course) the mighty Mississippi River. Fun fact: Around 99% of businesses in the Magnolia State are small businesses. (Wowzer!) Our new guide breaks down everything small business owners need to know about offering health insurance in MS. Check it out and get the inside scoop on navigating coverage for your team! 👇 https://buff.ly/3XBxOYa #smallbusiness #ICHRA #Mississippi #weloveSMBs

Who doesn’t love pizza? Dolly, our mascot, was over the moon when we promised her a whole one for all her hard work. But before she could chow down, we had to take some slices out for taxes. Her face? Pure heartbreak. We hear from a lot of small businesses dipping their toes into offering health benefits for the first time. Many start with stipends—a little extra in their team’s paycheck to help with insurance. It’s simple, sure, but just like Dolly’s pizza, not all of it makes it to the table. That means less appreciation from your people—and maybe less coverage, too. Good news: Dolly eventually got her full pizza, and your team can get their fair share too. Check out our latest piece on health stipends: the good, the bad, (and the better option): 🍕 https://buff.ly/47C81Tr

We don't like beating around the bush. How we've been doing health benefits is...dumb.