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Health coverage, built in the shop.

Whether you're solo under a lift, running a 12-bay shop, or doing diesel work for a fleet - Shop Floor Health finds mechanics health, accident, hearing, and disability coverage that takes the trade seriously. Free advisor guidance. No pressure.

The shop-floor risk profile we underwrite for.

Notes from advisors who specialize in trade coverage. Read before you shop a plan on your own.

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Chemical exposure

Brake fluid, transmission fluid, solvents, exhaust. Long-term cancer and respiratory risk profile underwriters consider. Comprehensive medical coverage matters.

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Hearing loss

Air tools, impact wrenches, shop equipment. One of the most prevalent occupational conditions in the trade. Hearing supplement and vision/hearing add-on coverage exists.

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Musculoskeletal injury

Heavy lifting, awkward postures, repetitive impact. Comprehensive PT and orthopedic coverage matters.

Coverage paths, voted by mechanics like you.

Real-world coverage paths the community keeps coming back to. Sorted by upvotes.

Most requested

Individual ACA Marketplace Plans

Comprehensive coverage with subsidy calculation for self-employed mechanics.

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Trade favorite

Accident Insurance (Trade-Specific)

Cash benefits for burns, cuts, eye injuries, hearing damage.

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Growing interest

Short-Term Disability

Income replacement for back injuries and recovery time.

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Owner pick

Auto Shop Group Plans (2-15 Techs)

Group health for the techs that built the shop's reputation.

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Often overlooked

Dental Coverage

Often skipped. Mechanics have above-average dental wear from physical work.

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Trade-specific pick

Vision & Hearing Supplement

The two trade-specific senses to protect first.

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Communities we serve.

Each thread has its own coverage rhythm. Pick yours.

SoloAutoTech

Solo Auto Technician

Independent, no employer benefits, often working mobile or out of a small leased bay.

ShopOwners

Small Shop Owner (2-15 Techs)

Hiring competition, group plan setup, employee retention.

DieselTech

Diesel Mechanic

Heavy-duty work, different exposure profile, fleet work and OTR diesel.

BodyShop

Auto Body Technician

Paint booth chemical exposure, respiratory profile, sanding and finishing risk.

How Shop Floor works.

Four steps. No call-center loop. No bait quotes.

01

Tell us about your shop

Trade, income, household, state.

02

We pull options

A short list of plans, shortlisted within 24 hours.

03

You pick

Plain-language comparison, no marketing copy.

04

We stay

Your advisor is your point of contact year-round.

Stories from the shop floor.

Illustrative examples of how mechanics and shop owners have used Shop Floor Health.

These are illustrative, first-name-only examples for informational purposes and do not represent verified customer reviews or guaranteed results. Individual outcomes vary by plan, state, and eligibility.

Dave
DieselTech
Illustrative example

"I'd been quoted on the marketplace and it looked expensive. Shop Floor's advisor reworked it for my 1099 diesel income and the subsidy I qualified for cut it noticeably."

Marcus
ShopOwners
Illustrative example

"Group plan setup for our 8 techs took two calls. Three options on the table, we picked the middle tier, and it helped us hold onto a couple of techs who were weighing a move to a bigger shop."

Yolanda
BodyShop
Illustrative example

"Switched from COBRA to an ACA Silver plan with Shop Floor's help. I pay less and kept my doctors. Wish I'd looked into it sooner."

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Top questions from MechanicsHealth.

Questions we hear most from shop techs and owners. Click to expand each answer.

Standard ACA major-medical plans typically don't include routine hearing exams or aids, but vision/hearing supplemental policies do - and a few group plans through shop owners include hearing benefits. Your advisor will pair a medical plan with a hearing supplement if that's a priority.

Pinned to the shop wall.

Field guides written for the trade, not the marketing department.

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Guide

Auto Mechanic Health Insurance 2025: A Plain-English Guide for Shop Techs and Owners

What every wrench-turner needs to know about ACA subsidies, group plans, and pairing accident coverage with major medical.

9 min read
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Risk Profile

Chemical Exposure and Hearing Loss: The Hidden Health Risks in the Auto Shop

The two long-term conditions most underwritten plans ignore - and the supplemental coverage that closes the gap.

6 min read
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Shop Owners

Small Auto Shop Group Benefits: How to Offer Coverage That Keeps Your Best Techs

Retention math, carrier comparison, and the 2-15 employee setup that owners actually use.

7 min read