This account shall include pensions paid to or on behalf of retired employees, or payments for the purchase of annuities for this purpose, when the service company has committed itself to a pension plan under which the pension funds are devoted to pension purposes. This account shall also include payments made under employee benefit programs such as medical and surgical benefits, disability benefits, life insurance, savings and thrift plans, and other similar benefits. Include, also, expenses incurred in medical, educational or recreational activities for the benefit of employees.