How are preexisting medical conditions covered under the Affordable Care Act? A. They will continue to be covered under a special federal program. B. States are mandated to have risk pools to cover preexisting conditions. C. Private insurance plans have to cover them starting 2014. D. There is no provision in the law to cover preexisting conditions.

How are preexisting medical conditions covered under the Affordable Care Act? A. They will continue to be covered under a special federal program. B. States are mandated to have risk pools to cover preexisting conditions. C. Private insurance plans have to cover them starting 2014. D. There is no provision in the law to cover preexisting conditions.

EBK HEALTH ECONOMICS AND POLICY

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337668279

Author:Henderson

Publisher:Henderson

Chapter15: Medical Care Reform In The United States

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2QAP

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