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When choosing a new job, prospective employees usually consider how much a position pays first – but details about the Massachusetts employee benefits offered by the employer follow a close second. That’s because these perks can contribute significantly to a happy and healthy lifestyle for the employee and his or her family.

Employee benefits normally encompass medical coverage, which includes prescription drugs, vision care and dental plans. Healthcare is a large expensive for the average person, which is why many employees rely on the health benefits provided their employer.

Other common Massachusetts employee benefits include 401(k) retirement plans and life insurance. Healthcare and 401(k)s are the biggies because they directly affect an employee’s health and financial security. There are of course other benefits that can be offered to employees – product or stock discounts, for example. There may also be childcare or transportation benefits offered. In some instances, movie and theme park discounts are available, as well as wellness programs, discounted shopping, and inexpensive hotel and resort rates.

In the competitive job market, benefits packages can make an unattractive or ordinary position very attractive and result in a higher number of applicants to choose from. Offering a good benefits package can help to attract the right employees too – and keep them.

If you’d like to add insurance coverage to a benefits package for your employees contact Universal Benefit Plans today. We make Massachusetts employee benefits simple.