Employee benefitsProctored final examinationNumber: 412786PART ACharacteristics that distinguish HMO from a traditional medical expense planHMO’s are usually found in group plans while traditional medical expense plan is based on individuals. This makes the HMO’s paying cheaper premiums since they can make a deal with policy holders for a discounted servicesHMO’s members can only seek healthcare services in the HMO's network. Any expense outside HMO’s is not covered. Traditional medical expense scheme does not limit an individual to a place to receive health care servicesFor each of the following laws .. .Age Discrimination in Employment Act :employer; individuals who are between 40 and 65 years of age Pregnancy Discrimination Act :employer; women who are expectant, Americans with Disabilities :employer; qualified individuals with disabilities Financial Services Modernization Act: government; Banks, Securities Firms, and Insurance CompaniesMary, a 28 year old single mom with 1 child, has worked for the company for 6 years. Defined benefit plan. This is pension plan which she knows the amount she will receive after retirement. This because she is young and have a long period to make premiums to secure her future. Tamara, a 45