The Individual Mandate Is the Requirement That

question 23

Multiple Choice

The individual mandate is the requirement that:

• A) each health care provider provide care for Medicare patients.
• B) each health care provider provide care for Medicaid patients.
• C) each individual purchase health insurance.
• D) everyone go to school for at least 12 years.

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Definitions:

Single Mother

A woman raising her child(ren) without the involvement of the child's father or another partner in the parenting role.

Rent

The payment made by a tenant to a landlord for the use of a property, usually determined on a monthly basis.

Homelessness

Social category that includes anyone who cannot obtain and sustain long-term, adequate, and risk-free shelter, for any reason.

Mental Illness

A wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often requiring clinical diagnosis and treatment.