Can be tricky because you might be accused of discrimination if the individual plan is much better and if there’s no good business reason for doing what you’re planning to do. https://newcityinsurance.com/can-i-offer-different-employee-benefits-packages-to-different-groups
I see what you are saying. There ate offerings out there for tiny companies. Check your payroll software provider they may even offer it. Talk to a health insurance company to see if they can accommodate you. If you go through with judt paying for someone’s indiv. plan, it won’t be pre-tax, which is a disadvantage. Also talk to your tax accountant.