The Provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

question 45

Multiple Choice

The provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) which states that insurance companies are required to participate in a high-risk pool that will insure individuals with pre-existing medical conditions who have been unable to buy health insurance for at least six months is the ________ provision.

• A)employer mandate
• B)state health insurance marketplaces
• C)individual mandate
• D)regulation of health insurance

Identify and analyze the impact of external factors on supply and demand.

Calculate and interpret cross-price elasticity of demand using given data.

Distinguish between short-term and long-term price elasticities of supply.

Assess the impact of technological advancements on supply, demand, and market equilibrium.

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