This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since June is Pride Month, we’re recognizing members of the LGBTQIA+ community and bringing to light the unique stories and challenges they face. We spoke with Skye Locke, a pet sitter and Secretary of the Diversity Alliance of the Puget Sound, to learn more about her experience as an LGBTQIA+ independent worker.

This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since June is Pride Month, we’re recognizing members of the LGBTQIA+ community and bringing to light the unique stories and challenges they face. We spoke with Jeffree to learn more about her experience as an LGBTQIA+ independent worker.

Great news—there’s still time to enroll in health insurance for 2021. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline to enroll in health insurance for 2021 has been extended. This allows you and your family to enroll in a health insurance plan for 2021, whether you’re currently enrolled in a health plan or not.

This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since June is Pride Month, we’re recognizing members of the LGBTQIA+ community and bringing to light the unique stories and challenges they face. We spoke with Alex to learn more about her experience as an LGBTQIA+ independent worker.

This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since June is Pride Month, we’re recognizing members of the LGBTQIA+ community and bringing to light the unique stories and challenges they face. We spoke with Derrick to learn more about his experience as an LGBTQIA+ independent worker.

This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since May is Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month, we’re recognizing members of the AANHPI community and bringing to light the unique stories and challenges they face. We spoke with Kristie to learn more about her experience as an Asian American independent worker.

Congress recently passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) in order to provide relief to people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including independent workers like you. The American Rescue Plan is a $1.9 trillion dollar stimulus package includes an expansion of the ACA to make health insurance more affordable. Read on for more details.

Great news! Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans were just changed so independent workers like you can qualify for larger loan amounts than before. Quick reminder: PPP loans are a coronavirus relief measure that grants forgivable (meaning you don’t have to pay them back) loans to independent workers and small businesses to help their business survive through the pandemic. Read on to learn more.