14: Making Smart Health Choices
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- 14.3: Health Care Choices - The Affordable Health Care Act (ACA)
- The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) represents large-scale federal reform of the United States’ health care system. It expands eligibility to programs like Medicaid and CHIP, helps guarantee insurance coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, and establishes regulations to make sure that the premium funds collected by insurers and care providers go directly to medical care.
- 14.4: Health Insurance - Key Terms
- Part of health literacy is understanding key health insurance terms. This will allow for educated decisions when choosing a health insurance plan. Below are some basic key terms that are helpful to understand when researching health insurance plans:
- 14.5: Choices in Medical Care
- Choosing the right medical professional can be difficult and will vary depending on your day-to-day health status.