# Freelance-Focused Benefit Plans National Benefits Platform Offers Coverage to Independent Workers By Ell Smith | Published 2018-05-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benefit-plans References: [forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/elainepofeldt/2014/06/25/a-new-safety-net-for-freelancers/#ac73bd23bf98) & [freelancersunion.org](https://www.freelancersunion.org/) It can be hard for [freelance workers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yappa) to feel a sense of security as the independence of this working model lacks the same benefit plans and health coverage corporate offices can provide. However, the Freelancers Union has implemented a new offering called the [National Benefits Platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-benefits-platform), which is working to offer more security to those who work on a job-to-job basis. According to the website, the "Freelancers Union promotes the interests of independent workers through advocacy, education, and services." The new benefit offering expands on this as it provides comprehensive and bespoke healthcare and dental coverage throughout 50 states, starting in November. This unique benefit plan speaks to the [growing gig economy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visa-corporate-card), and the consumer-focused initiates that derive from it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Freelance Benefit Plans:** Opportunity to disrupt the insurance industry by offering comprehensive and customizable benefit plans for freelance workers. - **National Benefits Platform:** Opportunity to disrupt the health and dental insurance industry by providing a nationwide platform for independent workers to access coverage. - **Gig Economy Initiatives:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional employment model by creating consumer-focused initiatives that cater to the needs of freelancers and gig workers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Insurance:** Opportunity to disrupt the insurance industry by offering comprehensive and customizable benefit plans for freelance workers. - **Healthcare:** Opportunity to disrupt the healthcare industry by providing a nationwide platform for independent workers to access comprehensive and bespoke coverage. - **Employment:** Opportunity to disrupt the employment industry by creating consumer-focused initiatives that cater to the needs of freelancers and gig workers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tiered Healthcare Benefit Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-benefit-plan.md) - [Accessible Healthcare Coverage Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benefits-program.md) - [Comprehensive Freelancer Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freelancer-os.md) - [Freelancer Lifestyle Organization Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cluee-platform.md) - [Educational Freelancer Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-learning-platform.md) - [Freelancer Empowerment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gigchampion.md) - [Decentralized Gig Economy Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gig-economy-platform.md) - [Freelancer Business Management Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harlow-platform.md) - [Employee Wellness Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advantageclub.md)