Which of the Following Is Not One of the Reasons

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the reasons why it is important to know if a particular worker is an employee or an independent contractor?

• A)Industrial awards apply to employees but not to independent contractors.
• B)Employers are obliged to pay superannuation contributions in relation to employees, but not independent contractors.
• C)Employers are vicariously liable for the acts of their employees but not for the acts of independent contractors.
• D)Employers must withhold income tax from payments to independent contractors but not to employees.

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Definitions:

Medicare Deductibles

The amount a Medicare beneficiary must pay out-of-pocket before Medicare will begin to cover their health care costs.

Anti-kickback Statute

Legal provisions designed to protect patients and the federal health care programs from fraud and abuse by prohibiting the exchange of remuneration for referrals or services.

Medicare Utilization

The analysis and measurement of how healthcare services are used by individuals enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program.

Provider's Statement

A formal document or declaration issued by a healthcare provider detailing a patient's condition, treatment, and recommendations.