Which of the Following Is True Regarding Circumstances Under Which

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding circumstances under which an employer is required to offer an employee the option to continue medical benefits under COBRA?

• A)The only circumstance under which an employee does not have the option to continue medical benefits under COBRA occurs when the employer decides to eliminate benefits for all current employees.
• B)An employee does not have the option to continue medical benefits under COBRA if the employee is fired for gross misconduct,the employer decides to eliminate benefits for all current employees,or the employee is fired for cause.
• C)The only circumstance under which an employee does not have the option to continue medical benefits under COBRA occurs when the employee is fired for gross misconduct.
• D)The two circumstances under which an employee does not have the option to continue medical benefits under COBRA occur when the employee is fired for gross misconduct and when the employer decides to eliminate benefits for all current employees.
• E)An employee does not have the option to continue medical benefits under COBRA if the employee is fired for gross misconduct,the employer decides to eliminate benefits for all current employees,or the employee quits without notice.

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