Not All In Texas Understand The Nature Of Their Benefit Plans
Saturday, February 21st, 2004So you have benefits. But what does that really mean?
For people living in Texas, and especially in cities like Dallas, Houston and Austin, the question deserves some attention. It s especially the case when considering that a good number of people may not fully understand what either their employer is delivering as part of a comprehensive benefits package, or, in the case of someone who is paying at least a portion of their own benefits coverage, what they are getting for their hard-earned dollars.
Benefits aren t cheap. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it costs an employer roughly 30% of full-time payroll to cover benefits and that s a percentage that continues to rise with healthcare costs, which most people think about first when considering benefits.
Employees who have benefits - - including health insurance — should be aware of what they have, whether they re paying for it or not. One key point is to not assume you have coverage. Even if the insurance plan is g (more...)
