How Do Cafeteria-Style Plans Increase Costs for Employers

question 77

Multiple Choice

How do cafeteria-style plans increase costs for employers?

• A) Employers pay much higher premiums for an HMO than a preferred health care plan.
• B) Employers are required to pay higher insurance premiums for laid-off workers.
• C) Contributions to PGBC to fund the retirement plan increases under this plan.
• D) Employees select the kind of benefits they expect to need the most.
• E) Employers bear the cost of providing employees with benefits they do not value.

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