Mastercard Starts Offering Benefits Plan for Gig Workers Through Its Clients
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) is plugging itself into one crucial aspect of the gig economy. The company announced Thursday that, in collaboration with independent-contractor benefits provider Stride, it will "provide customers with the ability to offer cardholders in the United States access to simple, affordable [insurance] coverage plans."
In what it describes as a strategic partnership with Stride, Mastercard has already begun connecting its own clients to Stride's Portable Benefits Platform. Mastercard said that fintech company Mobility Capital Finance and on-demand employment specialist Jobble now use the platform.
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