# Wider Circle

> Wider Circle is a Redwood City community health company that works with health plans and physician groups to connect Medicare and Medicaid members through local, peer-led groups. Its Connect for Life program combines data-based grouping, staff facilitators, volunteer ambassadors and practical help navigating care and social needs; members join at no cost when sponsored by a plan or provider.

- **Founded:** 2015
- **Headquarters:** Redwood City, United States
- **Founders:** Moshe Pinto (Co-founder; board chair; former CEO), Darin Buxbaum (Co-founder; CEO)
- **Products:** Connect for Life, Home Visits, Moms Connect for Life, Hank, WiderCare
- **Notable:** Connect for Life received HITRUST CSF Certification, according to the company., Milliman reviewed Wider Circle’s methodology for estimating Connect for Life impact in 2023 and found it reasonable for its intended use., The company said its program operated in 14 states in August 2026.

## Products & services

- **Connect for Life** — Sponsor-paid, no-cost-to-member neighborhood groups with local facilitators, volunteer ambassadors, health education, care navigation and in-person or virtual events.
- **Home Visits** — One-time member engagement visits aimed at identifying needs, closing care gaps and improving coordination.
- **Moms Connect for Life** — Peer-based maternity groups combining health education, navigation and support; expanded in Detroit in 2023.
- **Hank** — Social platform for adults 55 and older to meet people and build friendships; described as part of the Wider Circle family.
- **WiderCare** — Care advocacy that helps eligible people handle insurance calls, appointments, paperwork and local resources; cost depends on coverage.
- **Menda Health** — Acquired group-based virtual behavioral care for adults with chronic pain.

## Achievements

- Connect for Life received HITRUST CSF Certification, according to the company.
- Milliman reviewed Wider Circle’s methodology for estimating Connect for Life impact in 2023 and found it reasonable for its intended use.
- The company said its program operated in 14 states in August 2026.
- Wider Circle reported delivering more than 180,000 meals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Announced a Highmark Wholecare Medicaid program in six Pennsylvania counties, expected to support about 5,000 members.
- **2026-05** — Acquired Menda Health, which provides group-based virtual behavioral care for chronic pain.
- **2026-02** — Announced a CalOptima Health program for dual-eligible members in Orange County.
- **2025-09** — Introduced Hank as part of the Wider Circle family for adults 55 and older.

## Links

- Website: https://www.widercircle.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/widercircle
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OurWiderCircle
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourwidercircle/

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Last updated: 2026-09-29