Because of gaps in Medicare coverage, Medigap insurance programs are offered. The primary current problem with such insurance is that
A. Medigap insurance policies are being sold with abusive sales tactics and outright fraud.
B. Medigap insurance policies are too expensive for over one third of the elderly to purchase.
C. The co-payments for dental, eye, ear, and foot care are extremely prohibitive.
D. With 10 standardized policy choices, it is impossible to calculate the best choice for a particular person's circumstances.
ANS: B
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