A nurse on the pediatric unit contemplates the changes in healthcare insurance for 2014 when speaking with other colleagues. Which aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affect children favorably? Select all that apply
A) Insurance companies cannot deny coverage based on preexisting conditions.
B) Insurance companies cannot drop children who have serious illnesses.
C) Benefits are paid through private benefactors.
D) All children are covered regardless of whether the parents are covered.
E) The government must make appropriate arrangements for children of laypeople.
Answer: A, B
Children with healthcare coverage receive preventive care and are more likely to attend school regularly and have better focus. The ACA will affect children favorably because insurance companies will no longer be able to deny coverage to children based on preexisting conditions or drop insured individuals and/or their dependents who experience serious illness.
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