A nurse is teaching a class on the basic principles of health insurance. The nurse asks the class about benefits of the Affordable Care Act to American citizens. What are some possible responses? Select all that apply
A. Expansion of Medicaid to include more people
B. Coverage of young people under the age of 26 on their parents' health insurance policy
C. Universal health coverage for all citizens
D. Mandatory employer-paid coverage for all employees
E. Expansion of access to and coverage of preventative care
ANS: A, B, E
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1. 1/4 tablet 2. 1/3 tablet 3. 1/2 tablet 4. 3/4 tablet
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