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Expanding Access to Cochlear Implantation Under the Affordable Care Act, presented in partnership with American Cochlear Implant Alliance

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1.  What does the acronym ACA stand for? American Coverage Act Americans Care Act Affordable Care Act Affordable Coverage Act

2.  Which website is the official site of the federal exchange? www.cms.gov www.healthcare.gov www.irs.gov www.whitehouse.gov

3.  When must non-grandfathered plans stop denying insurance because an adult has a pre-existing condition? Under the law, plans can continue to deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions Now - Issuers are prohibited from using pre-existing condition exclusions when enrolling individuals in non-grandfathered plans for plan year 2014.*er B It depends on whether a plan is offered inside or outside the exchange. Since the new plans are all part of the Medicare program, the question does not apply.

4.  The Medicaid eligibility expansion was made voluntary by the Supreme Court. Is there a deadline for when states must expand or lose the opportunity to expand? No Yes, by 2018 Yes, by 2020 The Supreme Court ruling said Congress had to establish a deadline, but they have yet to agree on one.

5.  ________, ________ and ________ ________ will be required to cover “preventive care” with no deductibles or copayments. Those services must include screening for certain chronic diseases. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance Federal, state, and local governments Doctors, nurses, and urgent-care facilities Hospitals, clinics, and private offices

6.  States or HHS must certify that plans have met ACA requirements in 2014. What is the name of plans who meet certification? Benchmark plans Managed care plans Qualified health plans None of the above

7.  Under the ACA, all new plans are required to cover ten essential health benefits (EHBs), which of the following is an essential health benefit category? Hospitalization Ambulatory services Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices All of the above

8.  In 2014, which Medicaid plans must cover essential health benefits? State plans Alternative benefit plans Qualified health plans None of the above

9.  Under the law, issurers cannot set premiums based on health status. What variable can they continue to use to set premiums? Age Disability Gender Marital status

10.  The enrollment deadline for insurance coverage starting on January 1, 2014 is December 23, 2013. What is the enrollment deadline for insurance starting on February 1, 2014? January 1, 2014 January 15, 2014 January 23, 2014 February 1, 2014