Health Systems: Access to Care & Disparities Flashcards
1
Q
describe COBRA
A
- allows workers who lose their health insurance benefits because of job loss the right to continue under group coverage
- up to 18 months from date of job loss
- must continue to pay entire premium
2
Q
describe EMTALA
A
- to prevent hospitals dumping indigent or uninsured patients
- all hospitals receiving federal payments must screen and stabilize ER patients