1. Healthcare is a major topic of interest. The cost of healthcare is increasing and employers have to determine what is best for the employees, while maintaining the company budget. Discuss the difference between the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Point-of-Service Plan (POS), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).

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2. Employee benefits have become very important to many employees. When benefits are cut, employees can become disgruntled and feel cheated. Many employees do not realize or understand the difference between the benefits required and miscellaneous benefits. Identify and explain in detail those benefits that are mandated/required for employers to offer employees.

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Need in-text citation from the following reference:

Milkovich, G. T., Newman, J. M., & Gerhart, B. (2014). Compensation (11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.