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The focus of the plan: to offer coverage to hourlyh workers -- a group that is ofte n left out of the healthinsurance "We've endorsed other plans," says Denises Grasso, director of public relations for the TRA. "But thosde were geared toward upper management. This is the firstg geared towardhourly employees." "Somd part-time employees have not been able to take advantag of health plans in the past," Grasspo adds. "This is the firs t plan that has beenthis low-cost and There is no required contribution fee by the employefr and there is no administratio n cost.
" In the past, contribution fees have been an obstacle for many restaurateursz seeking to offer a comprehensive health plan for all Grasso says. Austin-based Carr & Associates is acting as the brokedr forthe program, known as There is no cost to the Grasso says. Employees wishing to sign up simplupay $6.95 a Continental Assurance Co., a CNA Co., is the underwrited for the program. • $1,000 in basic medicalk coverage eachyear • $10,000 medicapl coverage for accidents • a $25,000 accidental deatj benefit.
Plus, employees get to choose both their doctorand "A lot of employees have children and othe r dependents and have traditionally not been able to participate in a option," Grasso says.