Which of the Following Is NOT a Subsidy in the New

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a subsidy in the new the federal government's new national health care program?

• A) Families with incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty level are eligible for federal Medicaid coverage.
• B) Families with incomes up to 400% of the federal poverty level are eligible for thousands of dollars in tax subsidies per year (amounts vary with family incomes).
• C) Tax credits are available to businesses providing health insurance to 25 or fewer workers and paying annual salaries averaging no more than $50,000.
• D) A special subsidy rate of 3.8% is applied to nearly all income earnings above $200,000 for individuals or $250,000 for married couples.

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