AHIP-15 6,110 Views ACA Section 1557 differs from earlier legislation in providing broader protection against discrimination based on sex Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act applies to c. all health programs and activities administered by or receiving federal financial assistance from HHS. Correct Which Medicare programs are covered by ACA Section 1557? a. Parts A, C, and D, but not B. Correct Under ACA Section 1557, prohibited actions involve d. eligibility, claims, and marketing. Correct Under ACA Section 1557, a person c. cannot be discriminated against based on her legal or illegal immigration status or ability to speak English. Correct Under ACA Section 1557, a health plan d. cannot deny coverage to LEP individuals and is required to provide language assistance to them, free of charge. Correct Which of these actions is most likely to be permitted in dealing with a person with limited English proficiency? a. Allowing a child to interpret in an emergency. Correct Under ACA Section 1557, sex discrimination includes a person’s c. sex, pregnancy, sex stereotypes, or gender identity. Correct Under ACA Section 1557, a health plan sold through a state exchange may, based on an individual’s age, d. charge higher premiums. Correct ACA Section 1557 rules for disability concern d. Policies and procedures, physical access, and communication. Correct Which area of potential discrimination is not generally covered by ACA Section 1557? c. Employment (with the exception of the provision of health insurance). Correct As a result of violations of ACA Section 1557 nondiscrimination rules, c. a health plan may revoke an agent or broker’s appointment with the health plan. Correct
