Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act what will happen to individuals who do not purchase health insurance?
1. They cannot receive medical care.
2. They can be arrested and jailed.
3. They are fined for noncompliance.
4. They are charged more for healthcare.
ANS: 3
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act contains a contingency for individuals to be fined if they fail to buy health insurance.
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