An employee is able to receive health insurance from a former employer after changing jobs because of the
a. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
b. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
c. Balanced Budget Act of 1997
d. Social Security Act
ANS: A
HIPAA is a federal intervention to protect health insurance coverage for workers and families following a job change or loss.
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