1. HMO penetration varies widely across the nation, ranging from 0.4% in North Dakota to 50.7% in California. What is the HMO penetration rate for Connecticut?

a) lowest
b) middle of the road
c) Third highest
d) highest

2. Nationally, there is substantial geographic variation in the amount of money that states pay plans for public managed care coverage through Medicaid. The median Medicaid managed care payment rate for 2001 was $150.60 per Medicaid recipient per month. How much did Connecticut pay per month?

a) $50
b) $110
c) $169.37
d) $220

3. The average price for retail prescriptions in 2002 was $54.58 a month nationally. How much did prescriptions average in Connecticut?

a) $25.50
b) $58.04
c) $65.00
d) $78.00

4. Based on the answer to question 3, where does Connecticut rank in terms of prescription medication costs?

a) The most costly state
b) In the top 10 of costly states
c) Between 30-40th
d) The least costly state

5. What is the percentage of private employers in Connecticut that offer health insurance to employees?

a) 99%
b) 67.2%
c) 40%
d) 12%