How Much Must an Employee Pay in Order to Continue

question 57

Multiple Choice

How much must an employee pay in order to continue health benefits under COBRA?

• A) One half the policy premiums.
• B) All the policy premiums, plus up to a 5 percent administrative fee.
• C) Only whatever percentage of policy premiums the employee paid prior to leaving the job.
• D) All the premiums, plus up to a 2 percent administration fee.
• E) Nothing because the employer must cover all premiums.

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