Which of the Following Is an Individual Mandate in the New

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an individual mandate in the new the federal government's new national health care program?

• A) Under the new program, the federal government will coordinate the establishment of health insurance exchanges.
• B) Firms with at least 50 employees must either provide health insurance or pay fines when uninsured employees receive tax subsidies to purchase insurance.
• C) A tax rate of 3.8 percent will be assessed on nearly all earnings above $200,000 per year for individuals and above $250,000 per year for married couples.
• D) Nearly all U.S. residents must either purchase health insurance coverage or pay a fine of up to $750 per year for an individual (up to $2,250 per year for a family).

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Definitions:

Benzodiazepines

A class of psychoactive drugs used to treat conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and seizures due to their sedative and muscle relaxant properties.

Tricyclic Antidepressants

A class of medications used to treat depression, characterized by their chemical structure and mechanism of action.

Anticholinergic Side Effects

Side effects caused by medications that block the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, such as dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and cognitive impairment.

Fluphenazine (Prolixin)

An antipsychotic medication used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and other mental health disorders.