OT 6415 Test 1- Federal Laws and Agencies

Question 1

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Answer 1

Prohibits discrimination of individuals with disabilities and sets standards of employment and access.
-reasonable accommodations for work and school

Question 2

Combating Autism Act and Autism Cares Act

Answer 2

The FIRST diagnoses specific act. Partnership between NIH and CDC to promote better health, education and resources for children with autism

Question 3

Affordable Health Care Act

Answer 3

Can’t be denied due to pre-existing conditions, mandatory coverage for birth control and children can stay on their parents insurance until 26 years old.

Question 4

Revision of ACA (Trump)

Answer 4

Allows states to opt out of medicare expansion (ks and mo opted out).

• Can now increase HSA and flex spending without being taxed.
• Can repeal funding to planned parenthood or early interventions (state by state)
• Now requires proof be shown for elderly, pregnant or disabled people to have Medicaid.

Question 5

Medicaid

Answer 5

Governmental assistance program for: children, pregnant women, elderly, individuals with disabilities, or families who fall below national poverty level based on poverty level.
-state controls optional eligibility, although federal level mandates necessary coverage

Question 6

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Answer 6

Bridge program to cover children if family makes too much for medicaid
-covers: routine checkups, immunizations, doctor visits, prescriptions, dental and vision care, emergency services, labs and x-rays

Question 7

JCAHO

Answer 7

Joint Commission for Accreditation for Health Care Organization: accrediting agency for hospitals

Question 8

CARF

Answer 8

Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities: accrediting agency for rehab facilities

Question 9

OSHA

Answer 9

Occupational Safety and Health Administration: federal entity that is responsible for setting safety and environmental regulations