11. Another State of the Union promise was to overhaul the massive federal health insurance program and to add a prescription drug benefits package to it. 12. And yet, the Mitchell bill would require that we all obtain exactly the same benefit package. . . . 13. Another alternative would have government define the basic benefit package, explictly confronting the trade-off between generous benefits and steeper costs. 14. As many companies have restructured benefit packages in recent years, however, pension plans are increasingly requiring employee contributions. 15. As with the Clinton plan, the House leadership proposal would create a standard benefits package. 16. Aware of the labor-tight economy, BellSouth also offers a competitive wage and benefit package to attract and keep good people, he said. 17. Before approving the balanced-budget legislation today, the Senate further defined the benefits package that states must offer children when using the federal grant money. 18. Before signing up, make sure to study the benefits packages closely to see how they compare with nongroup options. 19. Be aware of other ways to increase your benefits package beyond salary. 20. Benefits packages full of maternity leave, pregnancy coverage, dependent health insurance and other benefits that mean parents effectively earn more than nonparents. |