One Method Some Companies Are Using to Control Health Care

question 58

Multiple Choice

One method some companies are using to control health care costs is to ________.

• A) charge obese people a higher percentage of health care premiums
• B) decline to provide health coverage for older workers
• C) fire employees who refuse to quit smoking
• D) hire only candidates with a low body mass index

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Definitions:

Unconstitutional

Actions or laws that are not in accordance with the constitution of a country, deemed illegal and invalid.

Nonwhite Mexicans

Individuals of Mexican nationality or descent who identify with or are categorized in racial or ethnic groups other than white.

Latin America

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Compromise of 1850

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