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Which of the following statements concerning Medicare is false?

A) Medicare is a federally-sponsored health care insurance generally available to those over 65. B) Medicare is free federally-sponsored insurance and does not require premium payments. C) Medicare can cover specific illness, such as kidney failure, for those under age 65. D) Medicare provides limited coverage for hospital stays and skilled nursing facilities. With extended stays you may be responsible for all costs.

What is the purpose of the asset valuation reserve?

A) To absorb losses arising from sales of assets for less than their cost (capital losses) B) To absorb losses arising from the insolvency of debtors (credit losses) C) To absorb losses caused by changes (increases) in interest rates on government securities D) To absorb losses caused by guaranty fund assessments made against insurer assets