Opal fell on the ice and injured her hip this winter. As a result she paid $3,100 for a visit to the hospital emergency room and $850 for follow-up visits with her doctor. While she recuperated, Opal paid $600 for prescription medicine and $700 to a therapist for rehabilitation. Insurance reimbursed Opal $1,280 for these expenses. What is the amount of Opal's qualifying medical expense?

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Opal's qualifying medical expense is the total amount she paid for medical expenses ($3,100 + $850 + $600 + $700 = $5,250) minus the amount she was reimbursed by insurance ($1,280). 
$5,250 - $1,280 = $3,970. Therefore, the answer is (C) $3,970.

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