Valencia Lost Her Position at Her Company Due to Consolidation

Valencia lost her position at her company due to consolidation. She is about to start paying for her COBRA insurance benefits until she finds another job. Valencia is responsible to pay ________.

A) Nothing, the employer is responsible for the pay due to the consolidation of the company.
B) one-half of the premium cost.
C) the same premiums Valencia paid prior to leaving the job.
D) all the premiums, plus up to a 2 percent administration fee.
E) state statutes would mandate the required premiums for Valencia to pay.