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August 2004

The National Compensation Survey: a wealth of benefits data

Allan P. Blostin

The BLS National Compensation Survey provides an array of benefits data; in 2003, for the first time, information is available on the percentages of establishments offering health insurance and retirement plans, and the percentage of medical premiums paid by employers and employees.

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