With open enrollment (the annual signup period for health insurance) ending soon, you’ve probably been hearing about getting health insurance for next year. And you might be wondering if you can afford it or if there are plans that fit your needs. Well, we’re here to tell you that health insurance is more affordable than ever, and it’s easier than you might think to enroll in the right plan.

If you're one of the 20 million independent workers who don’t have health insurance, there's a good chance it's because you don't think you can afford it. In fact, this is the number one reason independent workers don’t have a health plan. But the truth is, because health insurance has never been more affordable for independent workers. When you compare low plan prices with how much you risk by not having health coverage, the choice to get a plan is clear.

The 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.

Bill is celebrating his 3 year anniversary at Stride—here’s a bit about his journey as Stride’s Product Designer.

This post is part of a series focused on the unique stories of independent workers. We spoke with Stride member Amber Huyghe to learn more about her journey from a full-time radio talkshow host to being her own boss.

Today, we announced an exciting new partnership with Fiverr to help their community of freelancers find the best health insurance plan for their needs at the lowest possible price, in 10 minutes or less—right from their mobile device.

The 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.

We’re really excited to announce Stride for Health Plans, an e-commerce platform that provides health insurance companies everything they need to enroll customers in Affordable Care Act health plans.