This company provides health insurance and medical access by allowing users to exchange recyclable waste for coverage. Customers can access treatment at over 3,000 partner facilities nationwide using recyclables or cash, with no upfront payment required for basic services. The platform also offers 24/7 telemedicine support and rewards users for their environmental contributions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals in developing countries lack access to affordable health insurance, leaving them vulnerable to high medical costs. Traditional waste management systems are often inefficient, contributing to environmental pollution and public health concerns.
Solution
Soso Care provides a micro mobile health insurance platform that enables users to pay for coverage by exchanging recyclable waste. Through a network of agents, users submit plastic, rubber, aluminum, mixed iron, and e-waste in exchange for insurance premiums or cash benefits. The platform facilitates access to healthcare services across a network of hospitals and pharmacies, providing affordable medical care while promoting environmental sustainability. Users can access the service via a mobile app or USSD string, and can make claims by contacting a helpline for diagnosis before visiting a partner healthcare provider.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is individuals in developing countries who lack access to affordable health insurance and are looking for accessible healthcare solutions.
Features
- Mobile app and USSD interface for account creation and waste submission tracking
- Network of agents for recyclable waste collection and cover/cash redemption
- Integration with 3,000 hospitals and pharmacies nationwide
- Telemedicine service providing 24/7 call and chat access to doctors
- Vaccine notification reminders and health tips
- Digital wallet for accumulating cash benefits from waste submissions