Which of the following requires that most private employers continue to make health benefits available to terminated or retired employees and their families for a period of time?
A) FMLA
B) ERISA
C) COBRA
D) OSHA
E) ADA

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The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires most private employers to allow terminated or retired employees and their families to continue their health insurance coverage for a limited period of time. This allows them to maintain coverage during a transition period, for example when finding new employment or until eligible for Medicare. FMLA provides unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons, ERISA sets minimum standards for employee benefits plans, OSHA regulates workplace safety, and ADA provides protections for individuals with disabilities in the workplace, but none of these specifically require continued health benefits for terminated or retired employees.

Which of the Following Requires That Most Private Employers Continue