Acts; Laws; Extras Flashcards
A written plan developed by a general education school committee outlining accommodations to be made by a K-12 or post-secondary school that receives federal funds for a student with a disabling condition that substantially limits a major life activity.
504 Plan, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
A federal law enacted in 1990 that prohibits discrimination against a person with a disability in employment, state and local government; mandates public accommodations in commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications. The goal is to keep the Americans with disabilities in the mainstream of society.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Established by Congress in 1992, the DVBIC integrates specialized care for, as well as research and prevention education on, brain injury; the DVBIC coordinates care between the DoD, the VA, and civilian health care systems.
Defense and Veteran Brain Injury Center (DVBIC)
A federal law enacted in 1996 to mandate patient confidentiality and define protected health information, portability of health insurance coverage for workers who lose or change their jobs, and established standards for electronic health care records.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
A federal mandate for public schools to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE), at no cost to the parents, for students ages birth to 21 with disabilities through special education supports and related services.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
A federal insurance program for very low income individuals. The primary payer of long-term care for person who are elderly or have disabilities.
Medicaid
A federal insurance program enacted in 1965 for those over the age of 65 (also covers some persons with disabilities).
Medicare
Covers hospitalization, skilled nursing facilities, home health care and hospice services
Medicare Part A
Covers physician services, outpatient hospital care, including limited amounts of therapy, preventative and laboratory services, and certain equipment and supplies.
Medicare Part B
Optional coverage, cost-saving managed care plan
Medicare Part C
A voluntary prescription drug program.
Medicare Part D
A federal law enacted in 2001 to provide financial incentives to states to improve their special education services and services for all students. States that do not improve must refund the incentives to the federal government, allow parents a choice of schools for their children, and abide by other rules.
No Child Left Behind Act
A federal law, enacted in 1981, authorizing the establishment of home and community-based Medicaid waivers, allowing states to provide medical and related services tailored to the unique needs of a particular population.
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
A federal law enacted in 2010 to mandate health insurance. Also, known as the Affordable Care Act, The ACA was drafted in response to the skyrocketing costs of health care and the estimated 50 million Americans who were uninsured or under-insured.
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
A federal law, enacted in 1935, that provides cash benefits and health care plans for individuals who are aged, disabled, and those with low income.
Social Security Act
