Nondiscrimination Training Questions and Answers Rated A+

Nondiscrimination Training Questions
and Answers Rated A+
Which Medicare programs are covered by ACA Section 1557?




a.Parts A, C, and D, but not B.

b.Part D (prescription drug coverage) only.

c.Part C (Medicare Advantage) only.


d.Parts A and B (Original Medicare) only. ✔✔Parts A, C, and D, but not B.




As a result of violations of ACA Section 1557 nondiscrimination rules,




a.health plans may be fined, but their agents and brokers are not affected.

b.agents and brokers may be fined, but health plans are not affected.

c.an agent or broker can have her state insurance license revoked by HHS.


d.a health plan may revoke an agent or broker's appointment with the health plan. ✔✔a health

plan may revoke an agent or broker's appointment with the health plan.




ACA Section 1557 rules for disability concern

, a.Physical access and communication.

b.Policies and procedures, physical access, and communication.

c.Policies and procedures only.


d.Communication only. ✔✔Policies and procedures, physical access, and communication.




Under ACA Section 1557, a health plan premium sold through a state exchange may, based on

an individual's age,




a.charge higher premiums.

b.exclude primary care benefits and services.

c.limit benefits and services.


d.deny benefits and services due to pre-existing conditions. ✔✔charge higher premiums.




Which of the following statements best describes Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act

(ACA)?




a.Section 1557 introduced completely new concepts of civil rights protections on the basis of age

and disability.