An Organization May Not Require Medical Exams of an Applicant

question 15

True/False

An organization may not require medical exams of an applicant, nor make a job offer conditional, pending the results of a medical exam.

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Definitions:

Preexisting Medical Condition

A health issue or disease that a person has before applying for new health insurance or starting a new policy.

Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act

U.S. healthcare reform law enacted in 2010 aimed at increasing health insurance coverage for the uninsured and reducing healthcare costs.

Employer-Provided Health Insurance

A form of health coverage provided by an employer to its employees as part of a benefits package.

Personal Mandate Provision

A legislative requirement that individuals obtain or provide themselves with a specific service or product.