Affordable care act aca - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The Affordable Care Act - PHA 4723 Intro to Public Health in Pharmacy What is the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? - a law consisting of two pieces of legislation that are collectively referred to as "Healthcare Reform" or "Obamacare" What are the individual laws that make up the ACA? - 1. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), enacted on March 23, 2010 2. The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA), enacted on March 30, 2010 What is the main objectiv...

what were the 3 main categories the speaker stated were at the heart of the system? - patient, providers, insurers what did Roger weisberg believe is the single most responsible driver of rising health care costs? - fee- for- service (T/F) it is possible that increased health care services may have increase the death rate? - true the United States look at health care as a right? - false T.R reid compares health care system. In his opinion, which one does he feel are the best? - france, ja...

Pre-Final Exam - New York Life, Accident and Health Questions and Answers 100% Pass What happens when an initial offer is answered with a counteroffer? Initial offer is void According to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), dependent children may remain on their parent's plan until what age? Age 26 The premiums paid by an employer for his employee's group life insurance are usually considered to be tax-deductible to the employer A family group accident and health insurance policy must continue co...

Optometry in U.S. Healthcare Questions & Answers What changes did the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) bring about? - ANS- -Significant increases in patient numbers -More seniors and children gained access to care -SOME young adults now have coverage longer (through college) -More patients may qualify for Medicaid What does ACA stand for? - ANS-Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) How did the ACA impact optometry? - ANS-1) establishment of child...

VA Life Insurance, Health Insurance, and Annuities Exam Rated A+ A & H accident and health absolute assignment assignment by the policy owner of all control and rights to a third party Accidental Death Insurance A form of health insurance that provides payment, if death of the insured results from accident. Accidental Death insurance is often combined with Dismemberment insurance in a form called "Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)" Accidental and Sickness Insurance again...

Wisconsin Laws and Rules Pertinent to Life and Health Insurance Questions and Answers Latest Update Already Passed In regards to technology and the ACA, which of the following statements is correct? States which operate with an Exchange must offer an internet-based portal Health providers are compensated by a preferred provider organization (PPO) for normal dental procedures by what means? Decreased fee schedules An insured's statement of a policy's benefits which is to be used in...

health insurance - Answer broadly covers many risks, such as the loss of income because of disability; the costs of medical care and treatment; and the costs of care not covered by government plans hazards - Answer a condition that increases the number of or the severity of losses managed care providers - Answer provide their insured with health care directly through a network of health care providers government plans - Answer in relation to health insurance, government plan...

What does the worker adjustment and retaining notification (WARN) act require? - correct answer And employer must provide affected employees with a 60 days notice of an impending layoffs or more than 50 employees Which is not an example of an unfair labor practice - correct answer A. An employer declining to participate in collective-bargaining B. an employer not making concessions during collective-bargaining C. an employer offering benefits to employees who declined participation ...

INDIANA NAVIGATOR TESDefine IHCP - Indiana Health Coverage Program: programs under Indiana Medicaid developed to address the medical needs of low income, aged, disabled, pregmant and other populations meeting the different eligibility criteria of each program. What programs fall under the Indiana Health Coverage Programs? - Indiana Medicaid: Hoosier Healthwise, Childrens's Health Insurance Program, Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Care Connect, Traditional Medicaid, and Home and Community Base...

What Act shaped how commercial insurance carriers approached the concepts of paying for medical care? - ANSWER-HMO Act of 1973 ACA - ANSWER-Affordable Care Act HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) - ANSWER-The organization is both the insurer and provider of a set of defined services. Patients within this network must use an in-network provider for their services to be covered. Capitation Payment - ANSWER-part of prospective payment in which healthcare providers receive fixed monthly p...