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Members of the southern rock band Gov’t Mule don’t think the glitz of international travel and throngs of adoring fans should take the place of health care coverage.

The four musicians and five crew members recently got health coverage—at no out-of-pocket cost to them—at a time when small businesses are cutting back on health insurance due to budget concerns.

“You don’t find a lot of bands who are offering health care for the band and crew,” says manager Stefani Scamardo, who adds that the coverage is subsidized by concert profits.