All of the Following Are Accurate Statements Regarding HIPAA EXCEPT

question 87

Multiple Choice

All of the following are accurate statements regarding HIPAA EXCEPT:

• A) it includes provisions that only allow those who need to have access to an individuals medical information to access it.
• B) the law permits coverage under a prior health plan to count for meeting a preexisting condition requirement under a new plan as long as coverage is transferred within 63 days.
• C) it permits an employee's children under the ages of 18 to continue their health insurance coverage.
• D) an employer cannot share any health related information about employees with anyone else without the employee's permission.
• E) it permits employees to have copies of the medical records upon request.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference in total spending willingness among consumers for a good or service versus their real outlay.

Binding Price Floor

A government-imposed price control or limit on how low a price can be charged that is above the equilibrium price, leading to surplus.

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy in the total sum consumers are willing to offer for a good or service compared to what they actually offer.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing and able to supply a good for and the amount they actually receive.