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Beyond Full-Time: Why Equitable Access to Care Matters

Updated on January 12, 2026

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Most benefits are designed for “traditional” employees — full-time, long-tenured, 9–5 workers. But today’s workforce is anything but traditional.

Part-time staff, seasonal workers, gig workers, and caregivers all play vital roles — yet are often excluded from employer healthcare programs. This creates unnecessary health disparities and churn that hurts both people and the business.

And it’s not just about the employees, it’s about their families too. According to the American Psychology Association, 86% of employees say benefits for family members are an important part of their satisfaction and loyalty.

First Stop Health closes this gap. Our virtual care is available to all employees — full- and part-time — and up to 7 family members for free, as the member defines “family”. Whether it’s a working parent accessing pediatric care, a part-time warehouse associate booking a mental health session, or a caregiver balancing their own health while supporting a loved one — everyone deserves access.

When you make healthcare inclusive, you make it powerful.

Read more about the impact of providing healthcare for non-traditional employees.

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Did You Know...

In-person urgent‑care visits average about 70.9 minutes — but virtual urgent care slashes that to just 9.4 minutes. That's over an hour back to work or life.

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