In Order to Keep Ballooning Health Costs Under Control,one Benefit

question 36

Multiple Choice

In order to keep ballooning health costs under control,one benefit consulting company (William M.Mercer) recommends that employers do all the following except:

• A)ask staff to pay 20% of any treatment.
• B)pay only for generic drugs where possible.
• C)increase the time between dental checkups.
• D)increase out-of-country medical coverage for personal travel only.
• E)ask employees to buy "maintenance drugs" in larger amounts to save on dispensing fees.

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