InformationTitleStride Health - Employer FAQsArticle DetailsArticle BodyStride Health - Employer FAQs What benefit does Stride provide to my employees? If you do not offer employer-sponsored health insurance, Stride can help your employees find the right individual and family health insurance plan for their particular needs and make it simple to apply. They’ll also help your employees find any tax credits that they may be eligible for to discount the cost of their coverage and assess if they’re eligible for Medicaid. However, we generally recommend offering employer-sponsored health insurance to your employees for the following reasons: The cost to the employee is often lower for the same level of coverageEmployer contributions are pre-taxEmployee deductions are pre-tax Note: Download this PDF for more information. Will this cost me or my employees anything? No, it does not cost you or your employees anything to estimate their potential savings or shop for plans. The only cost would be paid by your employees directly to their insurance carriers if they enroll in coverage. Can my contractors use Stride as well? Yes! Contractors can follow the same steps as employees to start shopping for plans through Stride. What’s the difference between Stride and HealthCare.gov or other state marketplaces? Stride is an official partner of HealthCare.gov, which means they offer all the same plans at the same prices as HealthCare.gov and the state marketplaces. In addition, Stride also offers select private plans that can’t be purchased from the marketplace. Unlike government sites, Stride searches all available plans and recommends the best one for your employees and contractors based on their medical and financial needs. They’ll also help your employees and contractors unlock savings to get the lowest price possible on their insurance plans. Stride also offers one-on-one, unbiased support before, during, and after enrollment to help your employees and contractors make the most of their plans. Is Stride an insurance company? No, Stride is an insurance broker, which means that they help consumers search for coverage and sell policies from insurance companies for a commission. Their commission has no impact on the amount of the insurance premiums paid by the consumer. Stride is also commission-blind, which means they’ll always find the best plan options for your unique needs. Stride’s agents don’t work on commission, either — no sales, just support. Contact Us For support For more questions and info, please contact Homebase Customer Support. If you're ready to enroll, contact Stride at (415)-930-9110. See Also Stride Health - Employee FAQsStride Health - Health Insurance FAQsStride Health - Contacting SupportArticle Supplemental InfoURL NameStride-Health-Employer-FAQs