Management of CareQuestion 1823 of 2368
A client with diabetes was previously denied private insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act, which statement is correct?
- Insurers may deny coverage after a client's first claim
- Insurers can no longer deny coverage because of a preexisting condition
- Insurers may set a lifetime limit on all covered care
- Insurers may cancel a policy at any time
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Correct answer: Insurers can no longer deny coverage because of a preexisting condition
The ACA bars insurers from denying coverage or care for preexisting conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and cancer.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Health Care Economics: Key Provisions of the ACA. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026