AHIP - DISCRIMINATION, FRAUD, WASTE, & ABUSE – 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS
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Under ACA Section 1557, a health plan premium sold through a state exchange
may, based on an individual's age and ANS >> charge higher premiums.
As a result of violations of ACA Section 1557 non-discrimination rules, ANS >> a
health plan may revoke an agent or broker's appointment with the health plan.
ACA Section 1557 rules for disability concern ANS >> policies and procedures,
physical access, and communication.
Which Medicare programs are covered by ACA Section 1557 under the Biden
Administration's Final Rule (2024)? ANS >> Parts A, C, and D, and Part B.
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Which of the following statements best describes Section 1557 of the Affordable
Care Act (ACA)? ANS >> Section 1557 incorporates earlier civil rights protections
in regard to race, colour, national origin, disability, age and sex.
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act applies to ANS >> all health programs
and activities administered by or receiving federal financial assistance from HHS.
Which of the following would be considered permissible under Section 1557?
ANS >> Broker Mary Jones has recruited a diverse workforce. She encourages her
agents to prospect through community-based marketing and within their
community of influence.
Which of these actions is most likely to be permitted in dealing with a person with
limited English proficiency? ANS >> Allowing a child to interpret in an
emergency.
Which of the following statements best describes the scope of operations subject
to Section 1557 under the Final Rule (2024) of the Biden Administration? ANS >>
Entities principally engaged in health care, which includes health insurers, must
comply with Section 1557 for all programs they offer.
For a health plan, what are the possible consequences of violations of ACA Section
1557? ANS >> Loss of federal business and compensatory damages.
Auxiliary aids and services must be provided to individuals with disabilities, such
as those suffering from vision or hearing impairments, free of charge, and in a
timely manner. Auxiliary aids and services include which of the following:
I. large print materials