A complete suite of portable benefits.
Stride bridges the benefits gap for 1099, part-time W-2, and hybrid workers solving their most critical financial security challenges.
Simplified access to affordable insurance.
A smarter way to save and pay for benefits.
Benefit savings accounts owned by workers that help them create goals and set aside savings for critical expenses like health coverage, time off, emergency savings, and retirement.
Options for companies to contribute targeted funds to individual savings accounts.
Tools to prepare for taxes and uncover savings.
Tools for self-employed 1099s to track expenses and income so they can stay on top of their taxes.
IRS-ready expense reports that can be handed directly to an accountant.
Designed for the modern workforce.
Gig platforms that compete for on-demand workforces such as rideshare, delivery, healthcare, and freelance
Payroll and HR services providers who need an offering for workers that don’t have access to group benefits
Retail, grocery, and hospitality companies with large numbers of contract, hourly, and part-time employees
Millions of workers left out of the current benefits system deserve better.
We envision a benefits system where employers can contribute to benefits without owning them.
This benefits system works seamlessly between workers, companies, and the government.
Most importantly, it’s a system where benefits expand work opportunities instead of limiting them.
We've been at this for a while.
4.4
million
Independent workers have used Stride
$8+
billion
Has been saved on insurance premiums and taxes
130+
companies
Work with Stride to bridge the gap
4.4
million
Independent workers have used Stride
$8+
billion
Has been saved on insurance premiums and taxes
130+
companies
Work with Stride to bridge the gap
Learn more about portable benefits.
What are portable benefits?
Portable benefits are benefits that stay with workers regardless of where or how they work. Unlike traditional benefits tied to a single employer, portable benefits are a set of protections that move with the individual. These benefits include access to health insurance, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings, and more.
Are these benefits affordable?
Stride’s shopping experience helps individuals find the lowest prices on health insurance and offers affordable options for dental and vision. The benefits savings account is a no-fee debit account (except for certain, limited, foreign transactions) that offers a competitive yield on savings.
I'm an individual looking to get insurance. Why should I enroll through Stride over other insurance marketplaces?
Stride is an official partner of HealthCare.gov. That means we offer all of the same plans at the same prices. But unlike government sites, we take your needs into account to provide personalized coverage recommendations so you can feel confident you’re choosing the right plan. And, with unbiased, one-on-one advisors on standby, you’ll always have support when you need it (and no pesky phone calls when you don’t).
What do I need to know about enrolling in health insurance?
Every year from November 1 to January 15, there’s a period called Open Enrollment. This is the one time of year when you can enroll in health insurance or change your current coverage. If you don’t enroll during this time, then you won’t be able to get coverage until the next Open Enrollment Period unless you experience a special life event, like getting married, having a baby, or starting a new job.
And you don’t want to go uninsured for a whole year. While paying for a service that you hope to never use may seem like a waste, health insurance comes in handy even if you aren’t sick or injured. Most plans give you access to no-cost preventive care like vaccines, disease screenings, and contraception. And in the event that you do need care, having coverage protects your health and your wealth by lowering the cost of your medical bills so you can get the treatment you need.
Though insurance may seem expensive, it doesn't have to be. You might qualify for savings through tax credits that lower the cost of coverage based on factors like your age, income, and where you live. We’ll automatically find those tax credits for you so you can shop for your most affordable options.
Partner with Stride.
Learn how you can support your workers with access to health insurance, savings, and tax tools — in one intuitive portable benefits platform.