Alternatives to hospital care under employee benefit plans (ABSTRACT), Monthly Labor Review Online, Dec. 1991

Alternatives to hospital care under employee benefit plans

Thomas P. Burke
Economist, Division of Pay and Employee Benefit Levels, Bureau of Labor Statistics

As hospital costs rise, employer-provided health care plans are offering increased coverage for alternative care, such as skilled nursing services, home health care, and hospice care. This article focuses on skilled nursing care, home health care, and hospice care provisions in employer-provided health care plans. In addition, long-term care insurance, a related benefit, is considered briefly.

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