Hi! We’re
Papa.
We all need a pal sometimes. That’s why Papa’s here.
Papa helps health plans and employers connect members and their families to real people for help with companionship, everyday tasks, transportation, and more. It’s vital human connection, right to the front door.
Companion care
Papa Pals provide vital social support and care to strengthen families, help older adults remain connected, and support diverse communities—providing win-win benefits for all.
Promote independence
Papa gives older adults companionship and support to live and feel better at home.
Reduce disparities
Papa addresses needs holistically, advancing equity for traditionally underserved populations.
Cure loneliness
No one’s meant to go it alone. With Papa, “together” is just a call or click away.
Improve outcomes
Research shows that members feel physically and mentally healthier with Papa.
Control costs
Less isolation, more connection, reliable transportation, nutritious food—the results add up.
Increase satisfaction
Our one-of-a-kind benefit helps health plans retain members and employers attract—and keep!—talent.
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Health Plans
Meet your members where they are with flexible support to assist older adults and families in overcoming social barriers to health and well-being. Nearly 70 health plans work with Papa in a shared mission to help Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and commercial members live and feel better.
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Employers
Attract and retain talent with a whole-family benefit that lightens the load on caregivers, fosters physical and mental health, and gives your team time back in the day. Papa is not another digital front door, we’re help right to the door.
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Papa Pals
Get a flexible job you can feel good about, helping members of your community on your schedule while working (and earning) as much as you like. Learn how Papa Pals create healthy connections, one visit at a time.
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Members
Get help that comes to you or your loved ones. Papa is family care that feels like family—when, where, and how you want it. Learn how to make your next pal, through your participating health plan.
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How it works
Available nationwide, in-person or virtually, Papa Pals offer a hand to help, a shoulder to lean on, and an ear to listen.
Sign up through your participating plan.
Flexible enrollment processes help members take advantage of their Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, or employer-provided benefit.
Schedule a live or online visit with a Papa Pal.
Health plan members can schedule appointments by phone. Employees have the flexibility of using our mobile app for iPhone and Android.
Enjoy your time and tell us how we did.
Members and loved ones are matched with Papa Pals for companionship, help with children and pets, transportation, errands, and more. Post-visit surveys help us make sure it’s the perfect pal every time!