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A Florida employer provides a non-contributory group life insurance policy for its employees. Which of the following statements is true regarding employee participation in this plan?

  1. AAt least 75% of eligible employees must participate.
  2. BAt least 50% of eligible employees must participate.
  3. CParticipation is optional for eligible employees.
  4. DAll eligible employees must participate.
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Correct answer: D. All eligible employees must participate.

For a non-contributory group life insurance plan, all eligible employees must participate. This prevents adverse selection by ensuring a broad risk pool for the insurer.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. This percentage is typically required for contributory plans, not non-contributory.
  • B. This percentage is not typically required for non-contributory plans.
  • C. Participation is mandatory in non-contributory plans.

Non-Contributory Group Life

A group life insurance plan where the employer pays 100% of the premiums, and all eligible employees must participate.

  • Employer pays entire premium.
  • 100% employee participation required.
  • Helps prevent adverse selection.

Memory trick: Contribution dictates participation: full pay, full play; shared pay, shared say.

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