From Stride’s CEO: COVID-19 Support
Stay physically and financially healthy during the COVID-19 crisis with these free tips and tools. Designed specifically for independent workers, we cover everything ranging from income opportunities and tax credits to medical assistance and health insurance.
Your Health Insurance Options: COBRA vs. Obamacare
When you lose access to employer-sponsored health insurance, you face an important decision: do you keep your current health plan through COBRA or look for something new through Obamacare? It all depends on your budget and the kind of care you need. We’ll walk you through the details!
Grace Periods: What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Premium
As COVID-19 continues to affect your ability to work, you may find it more difficult to afford health, dental, and vision insurance plans. We know it is stressful to lose access to the services that these plans provide. That’s why we put together our best recommendations for what to do when paying for insurance gets difficult. Learn more about grace periods and how they can provide you with some relief.
Vermont Residents: COVID-19 and Your Health Insurance Options
The Department of Vermont Health Access has announced that there will be a new Special Enrollment Period for uninsured Vermont residents to sign up for health insurance through Vermont Health Connect. The final deadline to enroll is August 14, 2020, so click here to learn how to sign up now.
COVID-19 and Your Health Insurance Options
With the rise of the coronavirus (COVID-19) some states have created a Special Enrollment Period for uninsured residents. Learn more about these states and the new Special Enrollment Periods here.
Massachusetts Health Insurance Open Enrollment
Due to concerns caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), MA Health Connector has announced that there will be a Special Enrollment Period for uninsured residents to sign up for health insurance through MA Health Connector. The deadline to sign up is July 23, 2020 so be sure to take advantage and enroll today.
Tips for Not Getting Sick (and Staying Healthy)
There are plenty of illnesses going around right now. Colds, flus, strep throat, and yes, even coronavirus, will continue to make their rounds for the next few months. Food delivery gigs in cities actually tend to become more popular during this time of year as more and more people stay home. If you’re a gig worker and decide to take on these extra jobs, be sure to follow these four tips to stay healthy.
What Type of Life Insurance Do I Need?
Life insurance is a tax-free cash payment that goes to your loved ones in the event of your death. There are two types of life insurance: term and permanent. If you have someone who relies on you and your income, you might want to consider buying.