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.


Answer: D

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