INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement.
-If you are laid off,your health insurance [can be continued at the employer's option | must be continued if you pay the premiums].
A)for the first item
B)for the second item
C)if neither item will correctly complete the statement.

Question

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement. 
-If you are laid off,your health insurance [can be continued at the employer's option | must be continued if you pay the premiums].
A)for the first item
B)for the second item
C)if neither item will correctly complete the statement.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If you are laid off, your employer is required to offer you the option to continue your health insurance under COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act), but you will have to pay the full premium yourself. Therefore, the correct phrase is "must be continued if you pay the premiums."

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the Word or Phrase in [ ] Which