People’s working habits are changing. Around 55 million People, or more than 35% of the US employment, currently work as independent contractors. And during the following few years, a significant increase in that number is predicted. We conducted a community poll back in June, and we learned a lot, including the fact that over 70% of survey respondents had freelanced in the previous six months.
In the last six months, 70% of Dribbble users have worked for themselves.
It might be challenging to manage everything you need to run your business as a freelancer or independent designer, including health care. By providing Dribbblers health insurance coverage through Stride Health, we’re happy to be able to make that aspect a little bit easier. Users of Stride typically save $289 per month on health insurance.
Stride is especially good at spotting reductions and other monthly incentives that most people might overlook, frequently lowering the cost of health insurance to levels comparable to those of a phone bill. Also, they act quickly, frequently within 10 minutes, to assist you in finding the best plan with a doctor you are familiar with and trust. Additionally, they can help you save even more money by offering several strategies to model your health costs and potential emergency situations.
Dribbblers can receive:
• More plans, lowest costs, with Stride. On the government websites, you can select from the same health insurance policies and more. Never spend less elsewhere.
• Simple, individualized advice. Get customised advice based on your prescriptions, doctors, and medical problems.
• Experts on call. Receive access to concierge service from the Stride team, which includes certified health care brokers who can assist you in choosing a plan or with any health-related queries.
• Save hundreds of dollars. Use Stride’s tools, which were created specifically for independent contractors like you, to maximize your tax advantages.
Stride is prepared to assist freelancers and proprietors of small businesses in obtaining the insurance they require. The application deadline is December 15. Visit dribbble.stridehealth.com for more details and to enroll in a plan.
One of several initiatives over the coming year to improve the lives of Dribbble freelancers and independent designers is our collaboration with Stride Health.
FAQS
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Stride is available to all Dribbble users in the US.
I ALREADY HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE, CAN I APPLY?
With rates fluctuating and new plans added for 2018, searching around may help you locate a better and more affordable plan.
DRIBBLE PAYS FOR MY HEALTH INSURANCE?
You can obtain high-quality health insurance through Dribbble and Stride, but the monthly premium is your responsibility. Those who are eligible for subsidies can make monthly savings of several hundred dollars.
ARE SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST ME IN PAYING MY HEALTH INSURANCE PAYMENTS?
Yes. Stride’s tools and concierge team perform all the effort to find monthly savings for you and your family. Stride can determine whether you are eligible for an Affordable Care Act subsidy in minutes. For the 2017 plan year, government subsidies calculated and managed by Stride’s service resulted in monthly savings for Stride members of almost $6.5 million.
IS STRIDE FREE?
Your monthly health insurance premiums are exclusively paid directly to the health insurance company of your choice.
STRIDE IS A COMPANY THAT PROVIDES INSURANCE.
Stride is not an insurance business. Stride looks up plans from every major health insurance provider to locate the one that’s right for you. Stride provides extra plans not found on the official websites along with the same plans as the government health care exchanges at the same prices.
ARE MY FAMILY’S HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS ELIGIBLE, TOO?
Yes, you can add more family members to your plan.
WILL I LOSE ACCESS TO MY PLAN IF I STOP WORKING FOR A LONGER PERIOD OF TIME?
No. You will keep your health care plan and all of its benefits once you enroll via Stride as long as you continue to pay your monthly premiums to your health insurance provider.
HOW DO I BEGIN?
Create your profile at dribbble.stridehealth.com to receive a free, personalized health insurance recommendation in only 10 minutes.