Evidence of consumer confusion over health insurance continues.

A new national study of consumers by the American Institutes for Research finds that though consumers say they understand health care and insurance, many lack basic knowledge and fail to ask questions about what they're getting in their policy before they enroll.

The news comes just weeks before open enrollment begins. And researchers say the wide gaps in literacy is a recipe for disaster.

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