The Resource for Independent Contractors

National Independent Contractors Association

Portable benefit solutions for independent contractors and  gig workers.
NICA Direct takes the complexity out of being an Independent Contractor by providing the essential services you need to protect your income, health, and future—all in one place.

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Teresa Turner
Medical Driver
Montana    |    Member since 2024
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Will Barnes
Owner / Operator
Michigan    |    Member since 2025
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Arthur Wicklander
Assembly Specialist
Minnesota    |    Member since 2025
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Arthur Wicklander
Assembly Specialist
Minnesota
Joined 2025
“NICA has been supportive with all of my pay and insurance questions. Wonderful people.”
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William Bell
Installer
Tennessee
Joined 2010
“Being a part of NICA has been beneficial for my personal business.”
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Will Barnes
Owner / Operator
Michigan
Joined 2025
"Organizations like NICA play an important role in supporting independent contractors and giving us a voice in industries where our work often happens behind the scenes.”
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Omawale Muhammad
Service Expert
Kentucky
Joined 2015
“I started building professionally in 2014 and began working with NICA and i haven't stopped since."
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Teresa Turner
Medical Driver
Montana
Joined 2024
“I truly believe to show up with a smile because we never know what's going on in others life.”
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Rashad Purdon
Courier
Montana
Joined 2026
“NICA has been helpful while helping me navigate my IC journey.”
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Rob Dean
Installer
Ohio
Joined 2025
“NICA provides wonderful results!”
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Daniel Lackey
Limo Driver
Georgia
Joined 2026
“As an independent contractor, professionalism, consistency, and integrity are everything. NICA represents all of those qualities.

For more than thirty years, NICA Direct has been dedicated to supporting Independent Contractors.

While the industry has evolved, the rewards—and challenges—of working independently remain. We understand the unique insurance and tax concerns you face, and we leverage our group buying power to keep these essential services affordable. By providing individuals with the collective strength of the group, we’ve been able to continually expand our benefits.

Become a NICA Direct Member Today!

NICA Direct provides Independent Contractors and Gig Workers with affordable benefits and services, from insurance protection to tax preparation, making it simple to manage the essentials of self-employment.

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