Sole Proprietor Plans

Health Plans for Sole Proprietors

Affordable health coverage built for business owners — sole proprietors, independent professionals, consultants, freelancers, and owner-only businesses.

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Featured plans for sole proprietors

Built for business owners

Affordable Coverage That Grows With Your Business

America's small businesses are the backbone of our economy, yet millions of sole proprietors and self-employed professionals continue to face limited and expensive health insurance options. In many cases, their only choices are individual marketplace plans or traditional carrier products with high premiums and limited flexibility.

At Health Plan Apply, we believe business owners deserve better. That's why we've assembled a portfolio of innovative health plans specifically designed for sole proprietors, independent professionals, consultants, freelancers, and owner-only businesses.

Whether you're a one-person operation or planning to expand, our plans provide a seamless path from owner-only coverage to full employer-sponsored health benefits. As your business grows, your health plan can grow with you — without the need to completely change benefit strategies.

Start owner-only

Coverage designed for one-person businesses, freelancers, and consultants — no employees required to qualify.

Grow as you hire

Seamlessly add employees to the same plan, moving from owner-only to full employer-sponsored benefits.

No strategy reset

Your health plan grows with you — keep your network, carriers, and benefit approach as you scale.

Association Health Plans

Association Health Plans (AHPs)

One of the most popular options for sole proprietors is an Association Health Plan. AHPs combine thousands of employers, sole proprietors, and professionals into one large purchasing group — creating significant buying power that delivers competitive pricing, comprehensive benefits, and stable long-term rates.

Additional national PPO options are available based on your location and eligibility. Each Association handles plan administration, underwriting, and claims management — so you can focus on running your business, not your health plan.

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Multi-Employer Health Plan

Northwell Direct by Memberly for Sole Proprietors

One of our most unique offerings is the Northwell Direct Multi-Employer Health Plan by Memberly.

Many business owners assume this plan is only available to employers located in New York. In reality, approximately 70% of participating members live outside of New York and access care through the nationwide Blue Cross Blue Shield network.

Employees and business owners living anywhere in the United States can receive care through Blue Cross Blue Shield providers while also benefiting from enhanced access to the Northwell Direct network when receiving care in the New York metropolitan area.

You don't need to be located near Northwell Health — or even in New York — to be eligible to participate through the multi-employer program.

Northwell Direct

Premium regional network for NY, NJ & CT

  • Northwell Direct Tier 1
  • Anthem BCBS Tier 2 nationwide wrap
  • Available Nationally
  • Starts at 1 employee (subject to approval)
  • Rates as much as 50% below comparable plans
  • Employer and broker support by Memberly
1 – 1,000 employeesNY, NJ, CT
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Plans Selected for Value and Stability

Every health plan offered through Health Plan Apply is carefully evaluated for quality, network strength, financial stability, and long-term value.

Rather than presenting hundreds of plans, we focus on a select group of proven solutions that deliver competitive pricing, comprehensive benefits, and dependable service for business owners.

Whether you're looking for a traditional PPO, an Association Health Plan, or a multi-employer solution, we'll help you identify the option that best fits your business, budget, and healthcare needs.

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Who we are

Managed by Memberly

Health Plan Apply is owned and operated by Memberly, a national benefits organization with extensive experience designing and administering health plans for associations, unions, franchise organizations, multi-employer groups, and large employers.

Plans others can't offer

We identify innovative health plan opportunities beyond what most brokers and carriers can access.

Both sides of the market

Professionals fluent in traditional insurance and alternative group health strategies.

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Ready to Find a Better Health Plan?

If you're a sole proprietor, independent contractor, consultant, or self-employed professional, let us help you explore health plans designed specifically for business owners. Whether you're looking for lower premiums, broader provider networks, or a plan that can grow with your business, Health Plan Apply can help you compare your options — all with one simple application.

  • Compare Multiple Plans
  • Fast Eligibility Review
  • Nationwide Coverage Options
  • Plans Designed for Sole Proprietors and Small Businesses