How We Define "Family" Is Important for Many Reasons

question 18

Multiple Choice

How we define "family" is important for many reasons. Which is NOT one of the reasons?

• A)Unmarried partners cannot file jointly on federal taxes.
• B)Many employer health insurance plans do not cover unmarried partners.
• C)Unmarried persons cannot collect Social Security benefits from their partner.
• D)Unmarried persons cannot buy a house together.
• E)A company may not offer bereavement leave to an unmarried partner.

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