Policy Quiz 4

Front 1

Which of the following accurately characterizes the U.S. health care system today?

Back 1

the U.S. has historically rationed health care based on ability to pay

Front 2

The biggest difference between the health care system in the U.S., compared to that ofother nations, is that

Back 2

health care outcomes compare poorly despite higher per capita costs than most otherdeveloped nations

Front 3

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 does NOT include

Back 3

universal health coverage for all Americans

Front 4

Medicaid is funded:

Back 4

jointly, by the states and federal government

Front 5

The single largest funding source for nursing home care for older adults is

Back 5

Medicaid

Front 6

Despite being a national program with significant federal funding, states retainconsiderable control over Medicaid policy, including which of the following?

Back 6

the rate of payment for services

Front 7

The federal matching rate for Medicaid:

Back 7

is based on a formula inversely related to the state’s per capita income

Front 8

Which of the following was NOT a change to Medicaid enacted in PWORA?

Back 8

illegal immigrants were barred from Medicaid for the first time

Front 9

Which of the following best describes eligibility criteria for Medicare?

Back 9

various populations are eligible, including those 65 years and older with 10 years ofeligible employment, younger persons on SSDI for at least 2 years, and persons withspecific disabling conditions

Front 10

Medicare covers:

Back 10

only some of recipients’ health care expenses, leaving an average of 15% ofbeneficiaries’ incomes to be consumed by health care costs

Front 11

As of 2012, the Medicare prescription drug benefit:

Back 11

has a complex structure, emphasizing principles of competition and choice

Front 12

Adults over age 18 who have been diagnosed with a major mental illness that resultsin functional impairment and substantially limits their ability to perform activities ofdaily living are designated as having:

Back 12

a serious mental illness

Front 13

Deinstitutionalization refers to:

Back 13

the policy of providing community-based services for people with disabilities who wereformerly served in institutions

Front 14

The ACA is expected to

Back 14

cover fewer people than anticipated, because of states’ reluctance to expand Medicaid

Front 15

“Co-occurring conditions” refer to:

Back 15

individuals who meet the criteria for mental disorders and substance abuse

Front 16

Medicaid is a:

Back 16

entitlement program

Front 17

“Mental health parity” refers to:

Back 17

providing equal insurance coverage for mental health care as for physical health

Front 18

The legislation that provides that workers must be able to continue purchasing theirhealth insurance if they lose their jobs or change jobs is called:

Back 18

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Front 19

In the current political environment, which of the following is NOT commonlyconsidered as an option for containing the costs of Medicare:

Back 19

eliminating the involvement of private managed care companies

Front 20

NASW’s recommendation for health care reform can best be characterized as

Back 20

universal health care