Cash in lue of fringe benefit counted as comp?

[Jim Chad]

The document excludes fringe benefits from comp.  I think I remember that cash in lue of health insurance is counted as cash and included in Plan comp.  What do you all think?  Can anyone provide anything in writing?

[PensionPro]

If the employer pays cash in lieu of fringe benefits why would that cash be considered fringe benefits?

[Mike Preston]

Cash in lieu is just cash whether in lieu or not.