ANT 373 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Commodification, Infant Mortality, Prostate Cancer
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Aca components: extend publically funded health insurance to millions of formerly uninsured adults whose income falls near or below the federal poverty level (fpl) Gov"t assistance will be provided to individuals or families with: Health insurance premiums if their income is below 133% fpl. First time that low income adults w/o children will be guaranteed coverage: make reasonably affordable health care for people who previously couldn"t purchase health care in private marketplace (exchanges and subsidies) States must establish a marketplace where individuals can compare and purchase plans. Partner w other states in regional exchange. Platinum: 90% of medical expenses paid by insurance. Catastrophic: high deductible health plan for <30 y/o: require everyone to have health insurance. Individual mandate - all consumers are required to have minimal health insurance for themselves unless exempt. Lack of affordable coverage (above 9. 5% of income) Short term lack of coverage (under 3 mos)
