A patient tells the nurse that the Affordable Care Act will not be helpful, since the patient cannot afford to pay for health insurance. What should the nurse say in response to this patient?

Question

1. It will provide tax credits to those who need help buying health insurance.
2. Health insurance will need to be obtained through an employer.
3. It focuses on the healthcare needs of the elderly.
4. It will cause most Americans' taxes to increase.

Answer 1

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Explanation: 1. The Affordable Care Act is designed to make health insurance affordable by providing tax credits to those who need help with buying insurance.
2. This is not the case with the Affordable Care Act. It does not matter if a person gets health benefits through an employer. This Act is designed to provide better control of decisions about health insurance coverage.
3. This is not the case with the Affordable Care Act. It is designed to make health insurance affordable for all, and does ensure for free preventive care. There are provisions to address seniors on Medicare and senior preventive care.
4. The Affordable Care Act is projected to reduce premium costs for millions of families, and represents the largest middle-class tax cut for health insurance in history.