Opal fell on the ice and injured her hip this winter. As a result she paid $3,000 for a visit to the hospital emergency room and $750 for follow-up visits with her doctor. While she recuperated, Opal paid $500 for prescription medicine and $600 to a therapist forrehabilitation. Insurance reimbursed Opal $1,200 for these expenses. What is the amount of Opal's qualifying medical expense?

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Opal's qualifying medical expenses are the total expenses she incurred minus any reimbursement received from insurance. 
Total expenses: $3,000 + $750 + $500 + $600 = $4,850 
Reimbursement: $1,200 
Qualifying medical expenses: $4,850 - $1,200 = $3,650. 
Therefore, the best choice is B, $3,650.

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