February 29, 2012 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)

Employer-provided health care benefits

Percent of employees with access to medical care benefits, and employer share of premium for family coverage, selected occupations, 2011
Occupational group	Percent with access (offered a plan)	Percent participating (currently covered)	Employer share of premium for family coverage
Management, professional, and related occupations	87%	66%	71%
Service occupations	42	27	63

These data are featured in the TED article, Employer-provided health care benefits.

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