Functions of the ACA
How was the ACA funded?
New taxes.
What was a main factor in creating the ACA?
To expand health insurance coverage
Who signed the ACA into law?
President Barack Obama
T/F: The ACA provided new options for states to cover in-home and community based care
True
What did the ACA authorize the Food and Drug Administration to do?
T/F: Another name for the ACA is Obamacomfort
False
What is preventative services?
Early detection and intervention promoting overall health
A fixed amount a patient must pay before an insurance plan starts covering is: ________________
Costing sharing
T/F: A U.S. citizenship is NOT necessary for qualifying for the ACA
False
ACA required state Medicaid programs to cover preventative services without _____________
Cost sharing
How many people were uninsured before the ACA?
Almost 50 million
T/F: The ACA was almost repealed in 2020
What are the three primary goals of the ACA?
Make affordable health insurance available to more people, expand medical programs, and support innovative medical care delivery methods designed to lower costs.
What was the poverty level in the US in 2024 for a single individual?
$15,060
Uninsured rates fell from 13.3% to _____
9.1%