Identify a Technique Adopted by Congress to Fund the Universal

question 4

Multiple Choice

Identify a technique adopted by Congress to fund the universal health-insurance coverage program it had developed in 2009.

• A) An increased unemployment compensation rate 
• B) An increased Medicaid tax rate 
• C) A new tax on low-end health policies 
• D) A new tax on investments for middle-class Americans 
• E) An increased Medicare tax rate

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Definitions:

United States

A country located primarily in North America, consisting of 50 states and a federal district, known for its large economy and diverse population.

Savings Rate

The proportion of disposable income that is saved by an individual or household instead of being spent.

Disposable Incomes

The financial sum available for households to spend and put aside for savings after income tax reductions.

Productivity Growth

An improvement in production effectiveness, characterized by the quantity of goods and services generated per unit of labor, capital, or other resources.