From the Standpoint of Economic Efficiency, Which of the Following

question 168

Multiple Choice

From the standpoint of economic efficiency, which of the following is a major advantage of medical savings accounts?

• A) They encourage healthcare consumers to purchase low-deductible, low co-payment medical insurance plans.
• B) They guarantee that no American will ever have to pay another medical bill.
• C) They encourage healthcare consumers to economize.
• D) They will force employers to pay a larger share of the medical expenses of their employees.

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