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What Are Supplemental Benefits?

Many organizations offer employee benefits that can include health and life insurance, pension plans and paid time off. In addition, companies may also provide a range of supplemental or voluntary benefits. Employees typically but not always pay all of the costs of these benefits. They may include:

  • Additional coverage for hospitalization, a critical illness or long-term-care, or accidents.
  • Workplace wellness programs.
  • Employee assistance programs that provide short-term counseling and referrals to other professionals.
  • Identity theft protection.
  • Financial counseling or financial wellness programs, including financial advice or education, discounted legal services.
  • Other types of insurance, such as auto, homeowners, travel and even pet health coverage.
  • Discounts on a variety of goods and services.   
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