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Under ACA Section 1557, a health plan sold through a state exchange may, based on an individual's age,
- ✔✔-Limit benefits and services.
Under ACA Section 1557, a health plan - ✔✔-Cannot deny coverage to LEP individuals and is required to
provide language assistance to them, free of charge.
ACA Section 1557 rules for disability concern - ✔✔-Policies and procedures, physical access, and
communication.
Which of the following statements best describes Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? - ✔✔-
Section 1557 incorporates earlier civil rights protections in regard to race, color, national origin,
disability, age and sex.
Which Medicare programs are covered by ACA Section 1557? - ✔✔-Parts A, C and D, but not B
As a result of violations of ACA Section 1557 nondiscrimination rules - ✔✔-a health plan may revoke an
agent or broker's appointment with the health plan.
Which of these actions is most likely to be permitted in dealing with a person with limited English
proficiency? - ✔✔-Allowing a child to interpret in an emergency.
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
II. qualified sign language interpreters
III. braille materials and displays