Synopsis of benefit articles
Synopsis of benefit articles
"Cost of employee compensation in public and private
sectors," by Bradley R. Braden and Stephanie
L. Hyland, MLR, May 1993
Much of the variation in the cost of compensation in the two sectors
is due to differences in the occupational mix and types of compensation
packages provided.
"Employee benefits for union and nonunion workers,"
by William J. Wiatrowski, MLR, February 1994
This research summary presents the first-ever Employee Benefits
Survey data on the incidence of benefits by union status. The
data show that a greater proportion of union than nonunion employees
received certain employee benefits, while a greater proportion
of nonunion employees received newer benefits, such as defined
contribution plans and flexible benefits.
"Employee benefits in the United States, 1991-92,"
by Ann C. Foster, CWC, July 1994
In 1991-92, the majority of U.S. workers had employer-provided
paid time off, insurance, and retirement benefits. Other benefits,
such as subsidized child care, were less widespread. Benefit availability
differed by full-time and part-time work status and by private
and public sector employment.
"US workers receive a wide range of employee benefits,"
by Glenn M. Grossman, MLR, September 1992
Special research using data from the 1989 and 1990 Employee Benefits
Surveys estimates the incidence of employer-sponsored benefit
plans for full-time employees in the entire civilian non-agricultural
economy.
"Employee contributions for medical care benefits,"
by Allan P. Blostin, CWC, January 1992
Employee cost sharing toward medical care premiums continues to
rise along with their average monthly contributions.
"Health insurance: employer offerings and employee
choice in small private establihments," by Michael
Bucci and Robert B. Grant, CWC, August 1994
Employees of small companies have fewer choices than their counterparts
in larger firms
"The development and growth of employer-provided
health insurance," by Laura A. Scofea, MLR
, March 1994
Various BLS surveys track the development of health insurance
plans provided by employers—from the first plan covering only
hospital services in 1798 to the emergence of managed-care plans
today.
"Employee payments for health care services,"
by Allan P. Blostin, Robert B. Grant, and William
J. Wiatrowski, MLR, November 1992
A BLS model compares employee expenses for selected health care
services, and cites factors in differences among benefit plans.
"Health care benefits show cost-containment strategies,"
by Stephanie L. Hyland, MLR, February 1992
Employers have instituted several health related benefits as part
of their effort to hold down the costs of health care, such as
wellness programs, and employee assistance programs. Also, health
care benefit plans now include greater oversight of medical care
requiring preadmission certification.
"Substance abuse coverage provided by employer
medical plans," by Marc E. Kronson,
MLR, April 1991 BLS'
Employee Benefits Survey shows that in 1989, 96 percent of health
plan enrollees had some coverage for substance abuse treatment.
"Coordinating private pension benefits with Social
Security," by Avy D. Graham, MLR, March
1994
BLS data indicate that integrating defined benefit pension plans
with Social Security often yields greater pension benefits than
those plans not integrated with Social Security.
"Factors affecting retirement income,"
by William J. Wiatrowski, MLR, March 1993
Compared with their counterparts earlier in the century, today's
Americans are working in different industries, retiring earlier,
and living longer; yet these changes are not always recognized
in the design of retirement income benefits.
"On the disparity between private and public pensions,"
by William J. Wiatrowski, MLR, April 1994
The monetary difference between public and private pension benefits
tends to diminish when employee contributions and Social Security
coverage are considered.
"Profit sharing today: plans and provisions,"
by Edward Coates III, MLR, April 1991
A BLS survey shows that profit-sharing plans today possess a variety
of features; rules for determining employer contributions, allocations
among employees, and employees' access to funds differ widely
among plans.
Last Modified Date: January 10, 2020
United States Department of Labor
