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Frequently asked questions
What is Sovereign Care Collective?
Sovereign Care Collective is a private wellness community that brings together education, resources, practitioners, experiences and community to help members explore and engage with wellbeing in a more intentional way.As part of the Collective, members may request support for certain eligible wellness expenses. Requests are reviewed according to the Fund's guidelines, available resources and eligibility requirements.
Is Sovereign Care Collective health insurance?
No. Sovereign Care Collective is not health insurance and does not replace health insurance. There are no claims, approvals, or guarantees of payment. It is a private wellness community that gives people a place to learn, explore, connect and live well—with community support available as an additional member benefit.
How does membership work?
Membership is simple. You make a monthly contribution and gain access to: ● Wellness education and resources ● Practitioner directories ● Member discounts ● Community support for eligible wellness expenses Everything is designed to support your wellness journey.
What is the Community Support Fund?
The Community Support Fund is a shared community resource through which eligible members may request support for certain qualifying wellness expenses, subject to the Fund's current guidelines, eligibility requirements and available resources.
How does community support work?
After receiving an eligible wellness service, simply upload your receipt through the member portal. Support requests are reviewed quarterly: ● March 31 ● June 30 ● September 30 ● December 31 A five-day grace period is provided for end-of-quarter services. After the grace period, receipts for those services are no longer eligible for that review cycle.Requests are reviewed according to current eligibility guidelines and available community resources.
How much support can I request?
Each membership includes a quarterly support limit based on total member contributions, with up to an additional 15% available through the community pool. Current quarterly limits are: ● Individual — Up to $300 ● Couple — Up to $525 (shared) ● Family — Up to $800 (shared) Couples and families share one support pool.
Am I guaranteed support from the Fund?
No. Meeting the eligibility guidelines does not guarantee fund support. Because Sovereign Care Collective is a shared community, each request is thoughtfully reviewed based on the program guidelines and the resources available to the community at the time of review. Our goal is to support eligible wellness expenses whenever we can, while using community resources responsibly and keeping the program sustainable for everyone.
Is there a waiting period?
Yes. New members have a 90-day waiting period before they can submit fund support requests. The 90-day waiting period applies only to community fund support requests. Members can access and use the other benefits included with their membership as soon as their membership begins.Once the 90-day waiting period has been completed, members may submit eligible receipts for expenses incurred after the waiting period during the next quarterly review cycle. Expenses incurred during the 90-day waiting period are not eligible for fund support.
What services may be eligible?
Eligible services generally include practitioner-guided wellness provided by licensed or board-certified professionals. Examples include: ● Functional medicine ● Practitioner-ordered lab testing ● Acupuncture ● Trauma-informed therapy ● Naturopathic care ● Nutrition counseling ● Medical-grade wellness protocols Eligibility is determined according to Sovereign Care Collective guidelines.
What isn't eligible?
To keep the program sustainable, some services and products are not eligible for community fund support. Examples include: ● Traditional medical services typically covered by insurance ● Emergency care ● Prescription medications ● Retail supplements and wellness products ● Stand-alone lab testing without practitioner involvement ● Services from unlicensed practitioners who are not appropriately licensed or board-certified)
Are member discounts available?
Yes. Sovereign Care Collective is building partnerships that provide members with exclusive discounts on labs, supplements, wellness services, and other resources. Discounts are separate from the community support program and may vary by provider.
Can I choose my own practitioner?
Absolutely. You are free to work with the qualified practitioner of your choice. To be considered for community support, services must meet Sovereign Care Collective eligibility guidelines and be provided by an appropriately licensed or board-certified practitioner.
Does Sovereign Care Collective recommend practitioners?
No. Sovereign Care Collective provides a directory as a member resource but does not recommend, endorse, or guarantee any practitioner. Every member is responsible for selecting the providers that best fit their individual needs.
What is the practitioner directory?
The Practitioner Directory connects members with independent practitioners who participate in the Sovereign Care Collective community. Many offer exclusive member pricing or educational resources. Directory inclusion does not imply endorsement.
How is my information protected?
Your privacy matters.Member information is used only to support your membership and administer Sovereign Care Collective services. We do not sell your personal information. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.
Why is the model structured this way?
Sovereign Care Collective is designed around the idea that wellness support can be stronger when a community shares resources responsibly. Member contributions create a shared pool that can help support eligible wellness expenses while allowing the community to remain sustainable over time.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. You may cancel your membership at any time. Your membership will remain active through the end of your current billing period. To remain eligible for community fund consideration, membership must remain active through the applicable review period.
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