Chapter 5: Affordable Care Act

What is the main goal of the Affordable Care Act ?

• To increase access to affordable healthcare for all Americans.

• To improve the quality of healthcare services.

• To expand healthcare insurance coverage to more Americans.

• All of the above.

What year was the Affordable Care Act enacted?

• 2008

• 2009

• 2010

• 2011

How many titles does the Affordable Care Act have?

• 9

• 8

• 10

• 15

How does the Affordable Care Act impact Medicaid expansion in the U.S. ?

• It allows more people to qualify for Medicaid by increasing the income limits.

• It allows more people to qualify for Medicaid by decreasing the income limits.

• Anyone can qualify for Medicaid.

• This expansion helps provide healthcare coverage to high-income individuals who may have not had access to Medicaid before.

What nickname is commonly used to refer to the Affordable Care Act?

• Government Care

• Obamacare

• WeCare

• USACare

What age limit does the Affordable Care Act allow young adults and to stay on their parents’ insurance?

• 21

• 18

• 25

• 26

Who would most likely qualify for the Affordable Care Act?

• A 23 year old college student majoring in Patient Navigation.

• A 43 year old man living in a rural area.

• A 27 year old single mom with a low socioeconomic status.

• A CEO of a six figure company.

How has the Affordable Care Act impacted healthcare costs ?

• It has made healthcare more expensive.

• It has helped in increasing healthcare costs for individuals.

• It has helped in reducing healthcare costs for individuals.

• It has helped to reduce the cost of food in the stores.

Who would least likely qualify for the Affordable Care Act ?

• A 25 year old college student majoring in Chemistry.

• A 24 year old nurse.

• A 50 year old disabled woman.

• A 23 year old social media influencer.

The Affordable Care Act has helped many Americans.

• True

• False