1. ACA Section 1557 rules for disability concern >ANS>policies and procedures, physical
access, and communication.
2. As a result of violations of ACA Section 1557 nondiscrimination rules, >ANS>a health
plan may revoke an agent or broker's appointment with the health plan.
3. Auxiliary aids and services must be provided to individuals with disabilities, such as
those suffering from vision or hearing impairments, free of charge, and in a timely
manner. Auxiliary aids and services include which of the following:
I. large print materials
II. qualified sign language interpreters
III. braille materials and displays
IV. screen reader software >ANS>I, II, III, and IV
4. For a health plan, what are the possible consequences of violations of ACA Section
1557? >ANS>Loss of federal business and compensatory damages.
5. Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act applies to >ANS>all health programs and
activities administered by or receiving federal financial assistance from HHS.
6. Under ACA Section 1557, a health plan >ANS>cannot deny coverage to LEP individuals
and is required to provide language assistance to them, free of charge.
7. Under ACA Section 1557, a health plan premium sold through a state exchange may,
based on an individual's age and >ANS>charge higher premiums.
8. Under Section 1557, the 2020 Final Rule issued during the Trump Administration sex
was initially defined____________ >ANS>as biologic sex only, meaning whether a
person was determined to be male or female at birth.
9. Which entity enforces Section 1557 for programs that receive funding from on are
administered by HHS? >ANS>The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of HHS.
10. Which Medicare programs are covered by ACA Section 1557 under the Biden
Administration's Final Rule (2024)? >ANS>Parts A, C, and D, and Part B.
11. Which of the following statements best describes Section 1557 of the Affordable Care
Act (ACA)? >ANS>Section 1557 incorporates earlier civil rights protections in regard to
race, color, national origin, disability, age and sex.
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