Every Affordable Care Act Plan comes with free care, regardless of which plan you have. As a woman, you can receive almost 30 additional free preventive care services designed uniquely for YOU. Read on to check out what is free and how you might take advantage of the services!
Read MoreHaving surgery is stressful and trying to figure out the surgery costs and insurance component of it can just add on more stress! In this simple guide, Stride walks you through the three easy steps to follow to figure out if your surgery will be covered by insurance and to what degree.
Read MoreIf you are self-employed, you probably need to pay quarterly taxes. Learn the ins and outs of quarterly taxes here: what they mean to you, what to do if you owe them, and how to actually make the payments to the IRS.
Read MoreHere at Stride, we are committed to making people who work for themselves more productive and successful. One of the ways we are doing that in 2019 is by continuing our partnership with H&R Block® to make filing your taxes as easy as possible. Wondering how this works and what it means for you? Keep reading for all the important details!
Read MoreTax season is here! If you're an independent worker, you can expect to receive your 1099 form pretty soon, and that means some tax deadlines are quickly approaching. Don't worry, we've rounded up all the important dates you need to know about so you don’t miss any!
Read MoreWith the healthcare reform the Affordable Care Act brought about, health insurance coverage of pregnancy-related expenses vastly improved. Read on to discover what you can expect with your health insurance plan while you are expecting!
Read MoreWondering how alternative medical treatments like chiropractic care and acupuncture are covered? While many health insurers will help pay for some alternative care, they typically don’t provide as much coverage as with traditional medicine. Read on for everything you need to know about alternative care.
Read MoreUnder the Affordable Care Act, health insurance plans are legally required to cover certain forms of birth control. This means that you have access to free contraceptives, even before you hit your deductible! Read on to learn all about what is covered and what isn’t.
Read MoreWhen you use your own car for work, you usually end up with quite a few costs. From increased maintenance costs to higher car insurance rates, these can add up. This is why independent workers should deduct their vehicle expenses. Read on to learn about the two different methods to do this.
Read MoreAs an American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN), you likely are eligible for health care benefits that are uniquely designed for you! Read on to learn more about what these look like, how eligibility is determined, and how you can get started.
Read MoreOver the past few months, Stride has been working on something really big: integrating directly with Healthcare.gov, the Federal Government’s system of record for health insurance purchases. Wondering what that means? Read on to learn all about it (hint hint: enrolling through Stride is easier than ever!).
Read MoreThe Washington DC health insurance exchange is called DC Health Link. This is where eligible people (ie: people who aren't aren’t already covered by Medicaid, an employer, their parents, or Veterans Affairs) can find subsidized ACA plans. Sign up between November 1 and January 31 to ensure you get coverage.
Read MoreYou have until December 15 to get covered for 2019. Sound overwhelming? Don’t worry, Stride has got your back. Get informed with our official procrastinator's guide, and then we'll help you confidently enroll in your perfect plan today (in under 10 minutes!).
Read MoreYou won’t be fined in the U.S. for going without health insurance in 2019. But that definitely doesn’t mean you should go with no health insurance! Health insurance is key to protecting yourself against expensive medical bills. Check out how much 13 health care scenarios could cost with and without health insurance.
Read MoreA high deductible health plan (HDHP) comes with inexpensive monthly payments, but carries a very high deductible. HDHPs are only recommended for people who rarely have costly medical expenses. Read on to learn more about the intricacies of HDHPs and if this type of plan might be right for you.
Read MoreThe Massachusetts health insurance exchange is called Massachusetts Health Connector. This is where eligible people (ie: people who aren't aren’t already covered by Medicaid, an employer, their parents, or Veterans Affairs) can find subsidized ACA plans. Sign up between November 1 and January 23 to ensure you get coverage.
Read MoreCatastrophic health insurance is a type of inexpensive health plan geared towards young people who don’t need much health care during the year, but still want protection in the event of a medical emergency. Read on for all the details!
Read MoreStride is excited to announce that we’ve partnered with House of gigs to help their users save time and money on health, dental, vision, accident, disability, and life insurance.
Read MoreThe Connecticut health insurance exchange is called Access Health CT. This is where eligible people (ie: people who aren't aren’t already covered by Medicaid, an employer, their parents, or Veterans Affairs) can find subsidized ACA plans. Sign up between November 1 and December 15 to ensure you get coverage.
Read MoreThis year, you have probably thought to yourself, “Do I even need health insurance for 2019?” and debated the pros and cons of enrolling. Well, Stride is here to give you the six reasons–from free preventive care to having more options this year–you most definitely need it.
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