What is true about voluntary health care agencies?
a. They are supported by tax dollars.
b. They are governed by boards made up of community members.
c. They receive no fee for services.
d. They use volunteers as health care pro-viders.
B
Voluntary agencies are governed by boards made up of community members and are supported by a variety of sources. They are not supported by tax dollars.
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