health reform quiz Flashcards
Which of the following were RISING before ACA? Mark all that apply:
- Deductibles
- Premiums
- Cost sharing
- Underinsured Population
- uninsured population
- Deductibles
- Premiums
- Cost sharing
- Underinsured Population
- uninsured population
what was not addressed by the ACA
underinsurance
MC:
which of the following is true about medicaid after ACA?
- Every state expanded Medicaid under ACA
- Provider access can be challenging for Medicaid enrollees
- More adults qualify for Medicaid under ACA than before ACA
- The Federal Government covers 100% of ACA Medicaid expansion through 2020
- Provider access can be challenging for Medicaid enrollees
- More adults qualify for Medicaid under ACA than before ACA
T/F:
Subsidies are available to many Americans who buy health insurance through the Exchange under ACA.
true
T/F
Plans on the Exchange are required under ACA to provide rehabilitation/habilitation services as a benefit.
true
MC:
which of the following was least addressed under ACA
- quality
- access
- cost
cost
Multiple Answer: Which of the following were alternatives for states in developing the health insurance marketplace/exchange under ACA?
Develop and open their own exchange.
Do not participate in the exchange.
Develop and open an exchange together with the federal government.
Allow the federal government to open an exchange on their behalf
Develop and open their own exchange.
Develop and open an exchange together with the federal government.
Allow the federal government to open an exchange on their behalf
What was the most substantial reason for the decrease in uninsurance rate under ACA?
medicaid enrollement
what is true about bidencare
- Everyone covered automatically by public sponsored health insurance program
- Equivalent to “Socialized Medicine”
- There would be no premiums or deductibles
- Would provide more competition in the insurance marketplace.
Would provide more competition in the insurance marketplace.
T/F
a major healthcare overhaul is expected during te biden admin?
false
t/f
one impact of the pandemic was an increase in state expenitures on medicaid
true
which of the followinf is true about medicare for all?
* Citizens would have the option of joining or not joining the Medicare for all plan
* there would be no premiums or cost sharing
* The plan would include an increase in premium subsidies so individuals could purchase private insurance.
there would be no premiums or cost sharing
bernie sanders
Sales taxes, car registration and tobacco taxes are examples of a:
regressive tax
In the United States, multiple loopholes have led to reduction in the amount the wealthy pay in what type of tax structure?
progressive tax
MC:
the colorado option:
* Was an attempt to support hospitals due to lagging profits.
* Is equivalent to Medicare for All.
* Has a structure similar to Medicare Part C.
* Would pay providers 300% of the Medicare Fee Schedule.
- Has a structure similar to Medicare Part C.
