After Two Years of Being in Effect by Early 2016

question 217

Multiple Choice

After two years of being in effect by early 2016, one apparent implementation problem that the PPACA faced was that

• A) many young people wanted to participate, but most older people did not.
• B) many older people wanted to participate, but many younger ones did not.
• C) in each state, the pricing structure (health insurance rates) was multitiered and too complex.
• D) the health insurance rates created an implicit wealth transfer from older to younger people.

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Definitions:

Blood Glucose Levels

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, crucial for maintaining metabolic health.

Ghrelin Secretions

The release of the "hunger hormone" ghrelin by the stomach, which signals the brain to stimulate appetite and intake of food.

Neophobia

The fear of anything new or unfamiliar.

Basal Metabolic Rate

How quickly the body burns energy to support fundamental processes like breathing and temperature maintenance while in a state of rest.