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To keep the momentum going into 2017, advisers should follow five trends encouraging growth in supplemental benefits.

: Regardless of policy outcome, employers must continue to apply innovative and creative strategies for employee benefits, says Hodges-Mace’s Eric Helman.

Regardless of policy outcome, employers and benefit consultants must continue to apply innovative and creative strategies for employee benefits, says Hodges-Mace’s Eric Helman.

Glassdoor’s annual list identifies companies that received high marks for pay and other perks.

Speakers at EBA’s 2016 conferences, including Limelight Health’s Michael Lujan, encourage consultants to expand service offerings and take advantage of new business opportunities.

Plan insures simplified reimbursement based on percentage of invoice, covering accidents, injuries, illnesses and more.

Enrollment in hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident products can impact the ability of an individual enrolled in a qualified HDHP plan to contribute to a health savings account.

Educating employees on money management is rarely the solution to financial stress; action is critical.

Plan insures simplified reimbursement based on percentage of invoice, covering accidents, injuries, illnesses and more.

Drivers in enrollment decisions include plan details, carrier reputation, convenience and expected payback.