On June 26, twelve organizations submitted a letter emphasizing the importance of policies that strengthen independent work opportunities, including through the exploration of portable benefits. The letter was submitted in response to a Request for Information on portable benefits issued by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
The comments expressed support for exploration of “policy reforms that increase the ability of independent workers to access benefits that are traditionally tied to the employment relationship – such as retirement savings vehicle and health care benefits.” The organizations urged lawmakers to continue engaging with the variety of stakeholders that make up the independent workforce’s broad and growing constituency as it continues its work in this space.
