Health and Life Insurance

Category - Theory

When small businesses are part of specific industries, health insurance benefits are established through a series of trusts. Who provides this type of coverage?
  1. 501(c)(9) trusts
  2. MET
  3. Cafeteria plan
  4. MEWA
Explanation
Answer: B - MET or Multiple Employer Trusts provide small businesses within specific industries health insurance benefits that are established through a series of trusts. The METs are usually designed for manufacturing, sales and service, real estate and other companies that are part of specific industries. States can require a minimum of five to ten participants for group benefits eligibility, but with an MET no such requirements exist. Therefore an MET could exist with a group of one. An MET is formed by insurers or third-party administrators known as sponsors.

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