From: "Richard Hong" 

>> Largely because an employee who knows that his family is adequately
taken care of (remember, insurance is supposed to be for disasters), is a
happer and more productive employee.

Jeff,

Yes, but the core issue isn't why the employer is paying for it, and that
isn't the "handout" part of it.  The "handout" is the
fact that the value of the perk isn't taxable income to the recipient.  The
cost of insurance should be taxable.

Rich

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