Did you know that most health insurance plans do not cover your vision? Luckily, vision insurance is typically very affordable and covers key preventive care services that help keep your entire body healthy!
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Choosing a doctor is one of the most important things you’ll do! Not only do you want to choose an in-network doctor, you also want to choose one who can take care of all of your health needs and that you actually like. Check out our list of all the factors you should consider when it comes time to choose a doctor.
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Stride is excited to announce that we’ve partnered with CareLinx to help their community of caregivers save time and money on health, dental, and vision insurance.
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Health insurance is never easy to figure out, but throwing breast cancer into the mix can make it even more complicated. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to make things a little easier for breast cancer patients by offering our best tips for buying, using, and affording their health plans.
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Figuring out prescription drug coverage can be a bit like navigating a maze. This quick guide will answer all your most pressing prescription drug questions (What is a formulary? Is my prescription covered? Can I go just any pharmacy?) so you can make sure you are getting your prescriptions as cheap as possible!
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Figuring out how to afford health insurance can be tricky. Luckily, we have figured out all the tricks that can make your dollars go further when it comes to health insurance. Read on to learn about how subsidies, HSAs, and calculating your income properly can all help make health insurance just a bit more affordable.
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The Vermont health insurance exchange is called Vermont Health Connect. 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.
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An HSA is a tax-free savings account specifically for health-related expenses. HSAs can only be paired with qualifying high deductible health plans. Read on to learn how an HSA works, what you can use HSA funds for, and if an HSA might be right for you!
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Your oral health is pretty deeply connected to your overall health. Dental insurance can help keep your teeth healthy, as well as prevent oral cancer and protect your heart. Read on for more ways your oral health relates to your overall health.
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The Minnesota health insurance exchange is called MNsure. 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 13 to ensure you get coverage.
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Health insurance subsidies can be pretty confusing. In this short guide, we break subsidies down into simple terms so you can make the best health care choices possible. Read on to find out what health insurance subsidies are, how they work, and if you qualify for them.
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Dental costs generally depend on several factors when you have dental insurance, including your specific plan, the type of dental care you receive, and whether or not your dentist is in-network. Read on to find out how dental insurance usually covers different levels of care and how to get a pre-treatment estimate.
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Vision insurance isn’t quite as nuanced as health insurance, but it still has its intricacies! In this short guide, Stride walks you through what vision insurance covers and answers some of your most pressing questions about vision insurance.
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Most health plans do not include adult dental coverage, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t important. In fact, it is extremely important to your overall health! Not only can dental insurance help you cover regular dental check ups and cleanings, but also more extensive, unpredictable (read: expensive) procedures.
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Health insurance plans are filled with all kinds of confusing jargon, and it probably feels like there are dozens of health insurance terms to know. We have broken down the most important ones into understandable language so you know what you are looking at as you shop around and start comparing plans.
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You are bound to see health insurance changes each year. Stride covers the four main ones you will see for 2019, as well as what it means for you, so you can head into Open Enrollment with all the information you need!
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The California health insurance exchange is called Covered California. 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 October 15 and January 15 to ensure you get coverage.
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Stride is excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Swing Education to help their community of educators save time and money on health, dental, vision, accident, life, and disability insurance.
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If you currently have health insurance, now is the time to start thinking about renewing it for 2019! Read on to understand how renewing health insurance works and what the different options mean for your plan in 2019.
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While switching health insurance plans takes a little more work than just sticking with your current plan, it is oftentimes the best option! Read on for seven reasons to consider switching.
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