Question 1

Both the Supplemental Security Income (SSI)program and the Old Age Survivors Disability Insurance (OASDI)program provide cash benefits to people with disabilities

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The Affordable Care Act has strong supporters and strong critics.  Outline the key points made by each side.

Accepted Answer

Supporters of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) argue that it has expanded access to affordable healthcare for millions of Americans. They point to the fact that the ACA has reduced the uninsured rate and provided protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions. Supporters also highlight the inclusion of essential health benefits and preventive services, as well as the provision that allows young adults to stay on their parents' insurance until the age of 26. Additionally, they argue that the ACA has helped to slow the growth of healthcare costs and has improved the quality of care.

On the other hand, critics of the ACA argue that it has led to increased healthcare costs for some individuals and has limited choices for consumers. They also point to the individual mandate, which requires individuals to have health insurance or face a penalty, as an infringement on personal freedom. Critics also argue that the ACA has placed financial burdens on small businesses and has led to disruptions in the healthcare market. Additionally, they argue that the ACA has not done enough to address the underlying issues of healthcare costs and has resulted in government overreach in the healthcare industry.

Question 3

All people who are poor and uninsured qualify for Medicaid

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

There are several emerging health care concerns, including the rise in Alzheimer's Disease and diabetes.  What are the implications of these growing health problems?  What might be done from a social welfare policy perspective?

Accepted Answer

The implications of the growing health p

Question 5

Both the Supplemental Security Income (SSI)program and the Old Age Survivors Disability Insurance (OASDI)program provide cash benefits to people with disabilities.  What is the difference between the eligibility and structure of these programs?

Accepted Answer

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) p

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true about the Supplemental Security Income program?

Accepted Answer

A) SSI is part of the Social Security Act 
B) SSI was developed in 1972 to replace the Old Age Assistance and Aid to the blind programs 
C) SSI is a social insurance  program 
D) SSI is a means-tested program 
E) SSI provides cash assistance 
A) SSI is part of the Social Security Act 
B) SSI was developed in 1972 to replace the Old Age Assistance and Aid to the blind programs 
C) SSI is a social insurance  program 
D) SSI is a means-tested program 
E) SSI provides cash assistance

Question 7

The Medicaid program:

Accepted Answer

A) is uniform from state to state 
B) provides long-term care coverage 
C) provides health care to people who are covered by Social Security, no matter their income 
D) does not provide health care to people who are poor and disabled 
E) Is part of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program 
A) is uniform from state to state 
B) provides long-term care coverage 
C) provides health care to people who are covered by Social Security, no matter their income 
D) does not provide health care to people who are poor and disabled 
E) Is part of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program

Question 8

Which of the following about the Affordable Care Act is not true:

Accepted Answer

A) the ACA has received wide bipartisan polit ical support 
B) the ACA has extended coverage of young adults until the age of 26 
C) the ACA has been debated at the level of the Supreme Court 
D) the numbers of uninsured dropped in the first three years after passage of the  ACA 
E) the ACA extended health insurance coverage under Medicaid and CHIP 
A) the ACA has received wide bipartisan polit ical support 
B) the ACA has extended coverage of young adults until the age of 26 
C) the ACA has been debated at the level of the Supreme Court 
D) the numbers of uninsured dropped in the first three years after passage of the  ACA 
E) the ACA extended health insurance coverage under Medicaid and CHIP

Question 9

The Disability Insurance program:

Accepted Answer

A) provides medical care through the Medicaid program 
B) pays monthly benefits to dependent children who are disabled 
C) is not part of the Social Security Act 
D) was not part of the Social Security Act until 1956 
E) was established through the Americans with Disabilities Act 
A) provides medical care through the Medicaid program 
B) pays monthly benefits to dependent children who are disabled 
C) is not part of the Social Security Act 
D) was not part of the Social Security Act until 1956 
E) was established through the Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 10

The Health Insurance Parity Act ensured that

Accepted Answer

A) coverage for in-patient and out-patient health services are provided equally 
B) men and women receive equal treatment and health services 
C) there is no racial discrimination in the delivery of health care services 
D) coverage for physical and mental health services are provided equally 
E) coverage for clinic and hospital delivered services are provided equally 
A) coverage for in-patient and out-patient health services are provided equally 
B) men and women receive equal treatment and health services 
C) there is no racial discrimination in the delivery of health care services 
D) coverage for physical and mental health services are provided equally 
E) coverage for clinic and hospital delivered services are provided equally

Question 11

The Social Security Act in 1935 included health insurance for senior citizens

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA):

Accepted Answer

A) increased funding for Medicaid in 1985 
B) allowed the continuation of group health insurance coverage after a person leaves his or her employment 
C) expanded coverage for all senior citizens under Medicare 
D) eliminated pre-existing condition clauses in health insurance policies 
E) expanded coverage for uninsured Americans 
A) increased funding for Medicaid in 1985 
B) allowed the continuation of group health insurance coverage after a person leaves his or her employment 
C) expanded coverage for all senior citizens under Medicare 
D) eliminated pre-existing condition clauses in health insurance policies 
E) expanded coverage for uninsured Americans

Question 13

The Medicare program:

Accepted Answer

A) has two parts: Part A - hospital insurance and Part B -   supplementary medical insurance 
B) is available to all people over the age of 62 
C) is paid for through general revenue funds 
D) was a part of the original Social Security Act passed in 1935 
E) Was not added to Social Security until 1986 
A) has two parts: Part A - hospital insurance and Part B -   supplementary medical insurance 
B) is available to all people over the age of 62 
C) is paid for through general revenue funds 
D) was a part of the original Social Security Act passed in 1935 
E) Was not added to Social Security until 1986

Question 14

The Medicaid program is funded through federal matching grants given to states

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The social welfare policy shift to provide mental health services in communities resulted in the passage of the Community Mental Health Centers Act of 1963.  Why was this legislation so important and what was its original intent?  What were/are the strengths and weaknesses of this social welfare policy?  How was the actual impact consistent or different with the intended impact of the legislation?

Accepted Answer

The Community Mental Health Centers Act

Question 16

Deinstitutionalization resulted in a 75% decrease in the number of people in state mental health institutions from 1955 to 1980

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Health care in America is a serious social welfare policy issue.  Millions of Americans are still without health insurance coverage.  Identify the major social welfare issues that contribute to the lack of health care insurance for all Americans.  What do you think the country should do about the lack of access to health care for all Americans?  What social welfare policy changes would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

The major social welfare issues that con

Question 18

The federal government became involved in the delivery of mental health services in 1946 through the National Mental Health Act

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

AIDS is referred to as a pandemic because:

Accepted Answer

A) it occurs in many different ethnic groups 
B) it results in a number of opportunistic infections 
C) it occurs across a large geographic region 
D) it affects both men and women 
E) it does not discriminate 
A) it occurs in many different ethnic groups 
B) it results in a number of opportunistic infections 
C) it occurs across a large geographic region 
D) it affects both men and women 
E) it does not discriminate

Question 20

There are different federal policy approaches to the use of illegal substances. These approaches include:

Accepted Answer

A) treatment through medical and mental health intervention 
B) lax law enforcement 
C) prevention through major federal programs 
D) legalization of marijuana 
E) decriminalization of drug selling 
A) treatment through medical and mental health intervention 
B) lax law enforcement 
C) prevention through major federal programs 
D) legalization of marijuana 
E) decriminalization of drug selling

Both the Supplemental Security Income (SSI)program and the Old Age Survivors Disability Insurance (OASDI)program provide cash benefits to people with disabilities

The Affordable Care Act has strong supporters and strong critics. Outline the key points made by each side.

All people who are poor and uninsured qualify for Medicaid

There are several emerging health care concerns, including the rise in Alzheimer's Disease and diabetes. What are the implications of these growing health problems? What might be done from a social welfare policy perspective?

Both the Supplemental Security Income (SSI)program and the Old Age Survivors Disability Insurance (OASDI)program provide cash benefits to people with disabilities. What is the difference between the eligibility and structure of these programs?

Which of the following is NOT true about the Supplemental Security Income program?

The Medicaid program:

Which of the following about the Affordable Care Act is not true:

The Disability Insurance program:

The Health Insurance Parity Act ensured that

The Social Security Act in 1935 included health insurance for senior citizens

The Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA):

The Medicare program:

The Medicaid program is funded through federal matching grants given to states

Deinstitutionalization resulted in a 75% decrease in the number of people in state mental health institutions from 1955 to 1980

The federal government became involved in the delivery of mental health services in 1946 through the National Mental Health Act

AIDS is referred to as a pandemic because:

There are different federal policy approaches to the use of illegal substances. These approaches include:

Social Welfare Policy and Underlying Values

Historical Foundations of Social Welfare in America

Conceptual Foundations of Social Welfare Policy

Analyzing and Researching Social Welfare Policies

The Delivery of Social Welfare Services

Social Justice and Civil Rights

Poverty and Economic Inequality

Economics, Employment, Budgets, and Taxes

Social Insurance

Aging and Social Welfare Policy

Children and Families

United States Social Welfare Policies and International Comparisons

Policy Practice and the Impact of Social Welfare Policies

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Exam 12: Health Care Policy

Both the Supplemental Security Income (SSI)program and the Old Age Survivors Disability Insurance (OASDI)program provide cash benefits to people with disabilities

The Affordable Care Act has strong supporters and strong critics. Outline the key points made by each side.

All people who are poor and uninsured qualify for Medicaid

There are several emerging health care concerns, including the rise in Alzheimer's Disease and diabetes. What are the implications of these growing health problems? What might be done from a social welfare policy perspective?

Both the Supplemental Security Income (SSI)program and the Old Age Survivors Disability Insurance (OASDI)program provide cash benefits to people with disabilities. What is the difference between the eligibility and structure of these programs?

Which of the following is NOT true about the Supplemental Security Income program?

The Medicaid program:

Which of the following about the Affordable Care Act is not true:

The Disability Insurance program:

The Health Insurance Parity Act ensured that

The Social Security Act in 1935 included health insurance for senior citizens

The Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA):

The Medicare program:

The Medicaid program is funded through federal matching grants given to states

Deinstitutionalization resulted in a 75% decrease in the number of people in state mental health institutions from 1955 to 1980

The federal government became involved in the delivery of mental health services in 1946 through the National Mental Health Act

AIDS is referred to as a pandemic because:

There are different federal policy approaches to the use of illegal substances. These approaches include:

Social Welfare Policy and Underlying Values

Historical Foundations of Social Welfare in America

Conceptual Foundations of Social Welfare Policy

Analyzing and Researching Social Welfare Policies

The Delivery of Social Welfare Services

Social Justice and Civil Rights

Poverty and Economic Inequality

Economics, Employment, Budgets, and Taxes

Social Insurance

Aging and Social Welfare Policy

Children and Families

United States Social Welfare Policies and International Comparisons

Policy Practice and the Impact of Social Welfare Policies

Filters