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Use Worksheet 9.1. Lexi Thomas, a recent college graduate, hasdecided to accept a job offer from a nonprofit organization. She’llearn $44,000 a year but will receive no employee health benefits.Lexi estimates that her monthly living expenses will be about$2,000 a month, including rent, food, transportation, and clothing.She has no health problems and expects to remain in good health inthe near future. Using the Internet or other resources, gatherinformation about three health insurance policies that Lexi couldpurchase on her own. Include at least one HMO. Use Worksheet 9.1 tocompare the policies’ features. Should Lexi buy health insurance?Why or why not? Assuming that she does decide to purchase healthinsurance, which of the three policies would you recommend andwhyworksheet 9.1Service Policy #1 Policy #2 Policy #3Hospital careSurgery (inpatient and outpatient)Office visits to your doctorMaternity/well-baby carePediatric careImmunizationsMammogramsMedical tests, X-raysMental health careDental care, braces, and cleaningVision care, eyeglasses, and examsPrescription drugsHome health careNursing home careServices you need that are excludedChoice of doctorsLocation of doctors and hospitalsEase of getting an appointmentMinimal paperworkWaiting period for coverage