Gig workers have enjoyed many benefits: flexibility, added income opportunities, and control over their time. But access to affordable, high-quality health insurance has not been one of the perks. Until now.
Thanks to the American Rescue Plan (ARP) passed in March of this year, more gig workers are enrolling in health insurance plans via Healthcare.gov—and they’re paying less for it.
According to new data from Stride, a benefits platform for independent workers, health insurance enrollment increased sixfold in April compared to the same time last year. Year to date, nearly as many people have signed up for health insurance as did during the annual open enrollment period at the end of 2020, the company reported.
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