Here are observations about five companies.
1. Chicago-based Kimley-Horn and Associates pays for its employees’ premiums in full and for 90 percent of dependents’ premiums. Coverage includes dental, vision, prescription drug subsidies, mental health and fertility treatments.
2. Woodland, Calif.-based Nugget Market covers its employees’ premiums in full and 80 percent of dependents’ premiums. The company also offers a long-term disability insurance policy.
3. Blue Island, Ill.-based NuStar Energy pays for its employees and their dependents’ premiums in full. The company also offers free access to fitness center memberships and wellness assessments.
4. Seattle-based Perkins Coie covers 100 percent of its employees’ premiums and 50 percent of dependents’ premiums. The company also covers part-time employees’ premiums, if they work 19 hours weekly.
5. The Boston Consulting Group pays for its employees and their dependents’ premiums in full. The employees have an average co-pay of $5 maximum, with free emergency room visits.
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