Today Uber announced a proposal that gig platforms be required to pay for benefits for independent workers, that platforms guarantee occupational accident insurance for workers hurt on the job, and that government include those workers in anti-discrimination laws. In a New York Times OpEd this morning Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi stated "Uber is ready, right now, to pay more to give drivers new benefits and protections."

Do you know the difference? Coinsurance and copays make a big difference on your health insurance premiums. Learn how making the right choice can save you money on your health insurance. 

Happy Pride Month! Each year, Pride Month is celebrated in June in honor of the 1969 Stonewall Riots in Manhattan, New York. Here at Stride, diversity fuels us and serves as one of our core values as a company. By respecting, celebrating, and empowering our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we grow stronger as a team and bring creative solutions to our diverse members. To celebrate Pride Month, we’ve highlighted a few of our inspiring members.

COVID-19 has dealt an unprecedented blow to our economy and thankfully the federal government is providing resources and assistance to help businesses get back on their feet and get Americans back to work. But the pandemic has also brought about an unprecedented disaster when it comes to health care and the uninsured, and that crisis needs more immediate attention as well. With a second wave of cases building, the time to act is now.

Happy Pride Month! To celebrate Pride Month, we'd like to highlight one of our inspiring members, Bree, from Milwaukee. Bree does editing, proofreading, and writing and advises other LGTBQIA+ independent workers to not “…let the hatred of the world discourage you.”

Happy Pride Month! To celebrate Pride Month, we'd like to highlight one of our inspiring members, Jennifer, from South Carolina. Jennifer is a delivery driver for Instacart and Doordash and shares both the challenges and advantages she has experienced as an LBGTQIA+ independent worker.

The COVID-19 outbreak has led many Americans to take a closer look at their insurance. Whether this means increasing existing coverage or exploring new types of coverage altogether, disability insurance is typically one of them. Read on to understand why it’s important to insure your ability to earn a paycheck now in case you lose the ability to earn a paycheck later.

Happy Pride Month! To celebrate Pride Month, we'd like to highlight one of our inspiring members, Zack, from Virginia. Zack drives for Uber, Lyft, Doordash, Postmates, and Roadie and his biggest piece of advice is to “Kill them with kindness, professionalism, and a FABULOUS smile.”