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ACA Section 1557 differs from earlier legislation in
providing broader protection against discrimination ACA Section 1557 rules for disability concern -
based on - ANSWER -sex ANSWER -d. Policies and procedures, physical
access, and communication. Correct
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act applies to -
ANSWER -c. all health programs and activities Which area of potential discrimination is not generally
administered by or receiving federal financial covered by ACA Section 1557? - ANSWER -c.
assistance from HHS. Correct Employment (with the exception of the provision of
health insurance). Correct
Which Medicare programs are covered by ACA
Section 1557? - ANSWER -a. Parts A, C, and As a result of violations of ACA Section 1557
D, but not B. Correct nondiscrimination rules, - ANSWER -c. a health
plan may revoke an agent or broker's appointment
with the health plan. Correct
Under ACA Section 1557, prohibited actions involve -
ANSWER -d. eligibility, claims, and marketing.
Correct For a health plan, what are the possible
consequences of violations of ACA Section 1557? -
ANSWER -b. Loss of federal business and
Under ACA Section 1557, a person - compensatory damages. Correct
ANSWER -c. cannot be discriminated against
based on her legal or illegal immigration status or
ability to speak English. Correct If a health plan violates ACA Section 1557
nondiscrimination protections, it may be -
ANSWER -c. required to take corrective action
Under ACA Section 1557, a health plan - and sometimes pay damages, and it may be sued by
ANSWER -d. cannot deny coverage to LEP individuals. Correct
individuals and is required to provide language
assistance to them, free of charge. Correct
Ways to report potential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
(FWA) include: - ANSWER -e. All of the above
Which of these actions is most likely to be permitted Correct
in dealing with a person with limited English
proficiency? - ANSWER -a. Allowing a child to
interpret in an emergency. Correct Once a corrective action plan is started, the
corrective actions must be monitored annually to
ensure they are effective. - ANSWER -False
Under ACA Section 1557, sex discrimination includes
a person's - ANSWER -c. sex, pregnancy, sex
stereotypes, or gender identity. Correct Any person who knowingly submits false claims to
the Government is liable for five times the
Government's damages caused by the violator plus a
Under ACA Section 1557, a health plan sold through penalty. - ANSWER -False
a state exchange may, based on an individual's age,
- ANSWER -d. charge higher premiums.
Correct These are examples of issues that should be
reported to a Compliance Department: suspected
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