In a contributory group plan, in which employees share in the premium cost, insurers usually require that:
Explanation
When employees pay part of the premium (a contributory plan), insurers require that a substantial share of those eligible, often around 75 percent, actually enroll, so the group does not fill up mainly with people who expect to have claims. Requiring no enrollment or only the employer makes no sense, and 100 percent participation is generally required only for noncontributory plans, where the employer pays everything. The participation threshold guards the group against adverse selection.
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