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The rise of the gig and independent economy has led to a need for accessible benefit options, as well as the flexibility to move benefits across jobs.
To address this demand, Mastercard has announced a new partnership with Stride, a portable benefits platform for independent workers. Through the partnership, employers can offer health, dental and vision benefits to contract employees through their credit cards.
Evelina Nedlund is an associate editor of Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser. She can be contacted via email at evelina.nedlund@arizent.com.
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