Which of the Following Was Not Included in the Congressional

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not included in the congressional plans for health care reform?

• A) the creation of new state-based insurance exchanges
• B) a provision requiring uninsured individuals to purchase health insurance
• C) insurance regulation that prohibits insurers from denying benefits for a variety of reasons such as preexisting conditions
• D) an expansion of the public programs Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
• E) a "public option" allowing individuals to acquire medical coverage directly from the government

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Definitions:

Sexual Maturity

The stage in which an individual reaches full reproductive ability and exhibits secondary sexual characteristics.

Adolescence

A developmental stage that occurs between childhood and adulthood, marked by significant physical, psychological, and social changes.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physiological signs of sexual maturation (such as breast development and growth of body hair) that do not involve the sex organs.

Broad Shoulders

A physical characteristic where the shoulders are wider in comparison to the rest of the body, giving a strong and sturdy appearance.