Insurance exchanges: A. are government-regulated markets where individuals can purchase health insurance to satisfy the personal mandate provision of the PPACA. B. are expected to significantly increase health care costs by expanding government regulation. C. are government-regulated markets where prices are set directly by federal regulators. D. allow patients to get medical treatment when away from the providers covered by their regular health insurance.

Insurance exchanges: A. are government-regulated markets where individuals can purchase health insurance to satisfy the personal mandate provision of the PPACA. B. are expected to significantly increase health care costs by expanding government regulation. C. are government-regulated markets where prices are set directly by federal regulators. D. allow patients to get medical treatment when away from the providers covered by their regular health insurance.

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter2: Economics: Eight Powerful Ideas

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12P

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