2025/2026 AHIP - NONDISCRIMINATION
TRAINING WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
As a result of violations of ACA Section 1557 nondiscrimination rules, - ANSWER-a
health plan may revoke an agent or broker's appointment with the health plan.
Which Medicare programs are covered by ACA Section 1557 under the Biden
Administration's Final Rule (2024)? - ANSWER-Parts A, C, and D, and Part B.
Which of the following statements best describes Section 1557 of the Affordable Care
Act (ACA)? - ANSWER-Section 1557 incorporates earlier civil rights protections in
regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age and sex.
ACA Section 1557 rules for disability concern - ANSWER-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 and - ANSWER-charge higher premiums.
Which of the following statements best describes the scope of operations subject to
Section 1557 under the Final Rule (2024) of the Biden Administration? - ANSWER-
Entities principally engaged in health care, which includes health insurers, must comply
with Section 1557 for all programs they offer.
Which of these actions is most likely to be permitted in dealing with a person with limited
English proficiency? - ANSWER-Allowing a child to interpret in an emergency.
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act applies to - ANSWER-all health programs and
activities administered by or receiving federal financial assistance from HHS.
Under ACA Section 1557, a health plan - ANSWER-cannot deny coverage to LEP
individuals and is required to provide language assistance to them, free of charge.
Which entity enforces Section 1557 for programs that receive funding from on are
administered by HHS? - ANSWER-The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of HHS.
Which of the following would be considered permissible under Section 1557? -
ANSWER-Broker Mary Jones has recruited a diverse workforce. She encourages her
agents to prospect through community-based marketing and within their community of
influence.
For a health plan, what are the possible consequences of violations of ACA Section
1557? - ANSWER-Loss of federal business and compensatory damages.
TRAINING WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
As a result of violations of ACA Section 1557 nondiscrimination rules, - ANSWER-a
health plan may revoke an agent or broker's appointment with the health plan.
Which Medicare programs are covered by ACA Section 1557 under the Biden
Administration's Final Rule (2024)? - ANSWER-Parts A, C, and D, and Part B.
Which of the following statements best describes Section 1557 of the Affordable Care
Act (ACA)? - ANSWER-Section 1557 incorporates earlier civil rights protections in
regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age and sex.
ACA Section 1557 rules for disability concern - ANSWER-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 and - ANSWER-charge higher premiums.
Which of the following statements best describes the scope of operations subject to
Section 1557 under the Final Rule (2024) of the Biden Administration? - ANSWER-
Entities principally engaged in health care, which includes health insurers, must comply
with Section 1557 for all programs they offer.
Which of these actions is most likely to be permitted in dealing with a person with limited
English proficiency? - ANSWER-Allowing a child to interpret in an emergency.
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act applies to - ANSWER-all health programs and
activities administered by or receiving federal financial assistance from HHS.
Under ACA Section 1557, a health plan - ANSWER-cannot deny coverage to LEP
individuals and is required to provide language assistance to them, free of charge.
Which entity enforces Section 1557 for programs that receive funding from on are
administered by HHS? - ANSWER-The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of HHS.
Which of the following would be considered permissible under Section 1557? -
ANSWER-Broker Mary Jones has recruited a diverse workforce. She encourages her
agents to prospect through community-based marketing and within their community of
influence.
For a health plan, what are the possible consequences of violations of ACA Section
1557? - ANSWER-Loss of federal business and compensatory damages.
