Analysts Cite Figures on the Number of Uninsured in the U.S

question 11

Multiple Choice

Analysts cite figures on the number of uninsured in the U.S. as low as 10 million and as high as 60 million. Which of the following is a true statement?

• A) The uninsured are all free riders.
• B) Most of the uninsured have health problems and are not able to get private health insurance.
• C) Most of the uninsured have some labor-force connection-either working or a dependent of someone who is working.
• D) The lack of health insurance means that the individual has virtually no access to medical care.
• E) Once you lose your health insurance it is extremely difficult to get reinsured.

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Definitions:

Married Adults

Individuals who are legally united in marriage, facing distinct legal, social, and financial dynamics compared to single adults.

Personal Friends

Individuals with whom one has a close, voluntary, mutual, and personal relationship outside of familial or professional contexts.

Close Relatives

Individuals who are directly related to someone through blood ties or through legal means, such as adoption.

Microstructures

The patterns of relatively intimate social relations formed during face-to-face interaction. Families, friendship circles, and work associations are all examples of microstructures.