2025 AHIP – Section 1557 Nondiscrimination TrainingBy Brian Platte / July 15, 2024 Under ACA Section 1557, a health plan premium sold through a state exchange may, based on an individual’s age and deny benefits and services due to pre-existing conditions. charge higher premiums. limit benefits and services. Hearing Aid co-pays through TruHearing ACA Section 1557 rules for disability concern policies and procedures only. communication only. policies and procedures, physical access, and communication. physical access and communication. Which Medicare programs are covered by ACA Section 1557 under the Biden Administration’s Final Rule (2024)? Parts A, C, and D, and Part B. Part C (Medicare Advantage) only. Part D (prescription drug coverage) only. Parts A and B (Original Medicare) only. Which of the following statements best describes Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Section 1557 incorporates earlier civil rights protections in regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age and sex. Section 1557 incorporates earlier civil rights protection in regard to race, color, and national origin but does not incorporate protections against discrimination based on age and disability. Section 1557 introduced completely new concepts of civil rights protections on the basis of age and disability. Section 1557 introduced completely new concepts of civil rights protections on the basis of race and sex. As a result of violations of ACA Section 1557 nondiscrimination rules, an agent or broker can have their state insurance license revoked by HHS. health plans may be fined, but their agents and brokers are not affected. agents and brokers may be fined, but health plans are not affected. a health plan may revoke an agent or broker’s appointment with the health plan. ResultsVote
