Rhonda has a history of strep throat, which she sometimes contracts twice a year. Her doctor suggests that removing her tonsils might make her less susceptible to strep. This tonsillectomy would be an elective surgery. Rhonda is on a managed-care plan through her employer. What is she most likely to be required to do before getting the tonsillectomy?

• A. find an out-of-network hospital that will do the surgery
• B. make sure that she has reached her deductible
• C. get a second opinion on the tonsillectomy
• D. request reimbursement through her HSA