Employer-Paid

Focusing on benefits alone provides only a partial snapshot of employee compensation.

The Department of Labor's new report on employer-sponsored health coverage, submitted Friday, is part of an effort to help the Department of Health and Human Services identify and define essential health benefits that must be offered by qualified health plans.

Most employees - both younger and older -believe benefits like medical insurance, defined contribution plans and dental insurance, are important; yet four out of 10 employees lack any knowledge of how much their medical insurance costs.

Illinois lawmakers set aside billions of dollars Friday to pay debts and pension costs, despite Republicans' arguments that it makes little sense to pass part of the state budget without a plan for the rest.

A summary of employee benefits news, reports and controversy from around the web.

The North Carolina health insurance marketplace for individuals and small businesses taking shape is drawing howls from consumer advocates.