Crew Benefits
How Carpentry Shops Can Offer Benefits Without Overbuilding the Package
May 12, 20266 min readBy Carpenter Crew Health
Good carpenters are hard to replace. Benefits can help retain a crew, but a small shop needs the right structure — not a corporate package copied from a company ten times its size.
Three common paths
- Traditional small-group medical for eligible W-2 employees
- ICHRA reimbursement so workers can choose individual coverage
- Medical plus practical add-ons like accident, dental, vision, or disability
What owners should decide first
Set a monthly contribution target, decide who is eligible, review participation rules, and understand how renewals may change before presenting options to the crew.
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