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September 1989

Compensation for death and dismemberment

Cynthia Thompson

For the first time, the Bureau's Employee Benefits Survey reports on the details of accidental death and dismemberment benefits sponsored by employers. These types of benefits may be offered by employers to address the potential risk of incurring lost wages and large medical bills as a result of an accident.

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