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Benefit Cost Statement

A benefit cost statement is an internal HR and finance sheet that totals what the company spends on each employee benefit, such as PF and ESI employer share, gratuity provision, group insurance premiums and perks, against budget. It shows headcount covered, cost per employee and variance, to support renewals and budgeting.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT COST STATEMENT

Company:
[Company Name]
Period:
[Quarter / FY 20XX-XX]
Prepared by:
[HR Name]
Date:
[Date]

A. Statutory Benefits

BenefitEmployees CoveredEmployer Cost (₹)Cost per Employee (₹)Budget (₹)Variance (₹)
EPF and EPS Employer Contribution[Number][Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]
ESI Employer Contribution[Number][Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]
Gratuity Provision / Premium[Number][Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]
Labour Welfare Fund (where applicable)[Number][Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]

B. Insurance Benefits

BenefitLives CoveredEmployer Cost (₹)Cost per Employee (₹)Budget (₹)Variance (₹)
Group Mediclaim[Number][Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]
Group Term Life[Number][Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]
Group Personal Accident[Number][Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]
Employee Compensation Policy[Number][Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]

C. Voluntary and Lifestyle Benefits

BenefitParticipantsEmployer Cost (₹)Cost per Participant (₹)Budget (₹)Variance (₹)
Canteen Subsidy[Number][Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]
Transport[Number][Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]
Wellness and EAP[Number][Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]
Education Assistance[Number][Amount][Amount][Amount][Amount]

D. Summary

CategoryTotal Cost (₹)% of Total Benefits CostBudget (₹)Variance (₹)
Statutory[Amount][%][Amount][Amount]
Insurance[Amount][%][Amount][Amount]
Voluntary[Amount][%][Amount][Amount]
Total[Amount]100%[Amount][Amount]

E. Commentary

  • Key drivers of variance: [Headcount change / premium revision / claims experience]
  • Group health claims ratio for the policy year (as per broker): [%]
  • Recommendations for renewal or budget: [Details]
Prepared by
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]
Reviewed by
[Authorised Signatory]
Finance

What this template includes

  • Benefit-wise employer cost table
  • Headcount or lives covered per benefit
  • Cost per employee per year
  • Budget versus actual with variance
  • Statutory versus voluntary split
  • Commentary on drivers such as claims ratio or headcount growth

When to use it

  • Quarterly or annual review of benefits spend
  • Before group insurance renewal negotiations
  • Annual budgeting for the next financial year
  • Board or management reporting on people costs

How to customise this template

  1. 1List all benefits you fund, including statutory ones
  2. 2Pull premium figures from insurer invoices and endorsements
  3. 3Use your accounting period, monthly or quarterly
  4. 4Add location-wise columns if you have multiple sites

HR tips

  • Separate employee-paid premiums so employer cost is not overstated
  • Track the group health claims ratio from the broker's report
  • Explain big variances in the commentary
  • Do not share individual salary data in this aggregate report

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in employee benefit cost?+

Employer PF and ESI contributions, gratuity provision, group insurance premiums, meal, transport and wellness spend, and other perks the company funds.

How is cost per employee for benefits calculated?+

Divide the total employer cost for a benefit by the number of employees covered during the period.

Is a benefit cost statement the same as a benefits statement?+

No. A benefit cost statement is an internal aggregate report for management, while a benefits statement is given to an individual employee.