When consumers are required to pay a fraction of the cost of their medical treatment:
A)it reduces the demand for health care services to zero.
B)it has no effect on the demand for health care services, but does generate revenue for the government.
C)it reduces the income elasticity of demand for health care services.
D)it actually increases the amount of consumer surplus they receive from health care services.
E)it increases the financial burden of most consumers.

Question

When consumers are required to pay a fraction of the cost of their medical treatment:​
A)it reduces the demand for health care services to zero.
B)it has no effect on the demand for health care services, but does generate revenue for the government.
C)it reduces the income elasticity of demand for health care services.
D)it actually increases the amount of consumer surplus they receive from health care services.
E)it increases the financial burden of most consumers.

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Requiring consumers to pay a fraction of their medical costs increases their out-of-pocket expenses, thus increasing their financial burden.

When Consumers Are Required to Pay a Fraction of the Cost