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Passes Partners with Stride Health to Bring Affordable Health Insurance to Creators

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Introducing our first community benefits—available to all our creators and fans.

Passes x Stride Health: Benefits for our community

Finding affordable health insurance as an independent creator or self-employed person has never been easy. Passes is changing that.

We have partnered with Stride Health to give every member of the Passes community access to free, personalized health insurance recommendations, the same government marketplace plans available to everyone, but with expert guidance and greater potential for savings built in.

Whether you are a full-time creator, a side hustler, or a fan looking for better coverage options, Stride Health makes it simple to find a plan that fits your life and your budget.


What You Get Through the Passes and Stride Health Partnership

  • Free, personalized health plan recommendations based on your specific situation and budget
  • Expert guidance throughout the entire enrollment process
  • Affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance all managed in one place
  • Support designed for diverse work situations including freelance, self-employed, and part-time income structures

Stride Health reports that 92% of users qualify for savings.


How to Access Stride Health Through Passes

There are two ways to get your personalized health insurance estimate.

Option 1: In the Passes App

  1. Open the Passes app and go to Settings
  2. Tap Community Benefits
  3. Select Passes x Stride Health
  4. Enter your basic information to get your estimate and find the best plan for you
Stride Health x Passes

Option 2: Online

Visit the Stride Health page directly and get your personalize quote here!


What to Know About Enrollment

  • Dental and vision coverage is available year-round. No qualifying life event or enrollment period is required.
  • Health insurance Open Enrollment begins in November each year.
  • Special Enrollment Periods are available if you experience a qualifying life event, such as moving, getting married, having a child, or losing other coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions About Passes and Stride Health

What is Stride Health? Stride Health is a free platform that helps self-employed individuals and independent workers find affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance. It provides personalized plan recommendations and expert guidance throughout the enrollment process.

Is Stride Health free to use? Yes. Stride Health is completely free to use. You can get personalized health plan recommendations and compare options without paying anything to access the platform.

Who is eligible for health insurance through the Passes and Stride Health partnership? All members of the Passes community are eligible, including full-time creators, part-time creators, fans, and anyone else in the community looking for better health coverage options.

Do I need to wait for Open Enrollment to get health insurance through Stride Health? Not necessarily. Dental and vision coverage is available year-round with no enrollment period required. Health insurance Open Enrollment begins in November, but qualifying life events such as moving, getting married, or losing existing coverage may make you eligible for a Special Enrollment Period at any time.

How much can I save on health insurance through Stride Health? Stride Health reports that 92% of users qualify for savings on their health insurance plans.

How do I find the Stride Health partnership inside the Passes app? Go to Settings, then Community Benefits, then select Passes x Stride Health. Enter your basic information to get your personalized estimate and compare available plans.

What types of insurance does Stride Health offer? Stride Health offers health, dental, vision, and life insurance, all managed in one place through their platform.


Health Coverage Built for the Way Creators Work

Traditional health insurance was not designed with independent creators in mind. The Passes and Stride Health partnership is built to fix that, giving you access to the same marketplace plans as everyone else, with personalized support that helps you find the right coverage at the right price.

Get your free personalized quote through Stride Health today, directly in the Passes app or online.