Module 5: Discussion — Health Care Legislation: Patient Protection and Affordab

Module 5: Discussion — Health Care Legislation: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act & Medicare – Section 019 — Professor Lisa Miller

Online Discussion

This week’s discussions will focus on health care delivery and financing, specifically on the ACA and Medicare. Be sure to include a resource in each response including the book, a peer reviewed journal article and appropriate websites.

Discussion Board Items—Refer to Discussion Board Guidelines and Grading Rubric as you complete these items. (The expectations are outlined in the syllabus and Module 0)

There are several websites and resources to read/review this week that will assist you in identifying the following information:

1. Prepare the following information as if you were going to provide education in your community at a health fair. The information can be in bullet point format. Under each of the items (A-E), outline bullet points with the information that are key points to discuss when providing education on the topics. APA format format for intext citations and reference list should be included.
   1. Identify and summarize the three categories of state Marketplace/Exchanges.
   2. Discuss the five metal categories (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Catastrophic) plans that individuals can access through Marketplace including services provided by each plan.
   3. Outline the Health Insurance Marketplace® efficiency, effectiveness, cost, and access to diverse and vulnerable populations.
   4. Discuss the benefits and consequences of the ACA Medicaid expansion.
   5. Describe the basic components and requirements of the Medicare Program, including the differences between Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D

Example template for the outline:

1. Identify and summarize the three categories of state Marketplace/Exchanges.
   • State-based Market place (SBM)
     • State level
     • Responsible for market functions
     • Individual consumers
     • Maintained through the state
     • Enrollment
   • Continue with bullet points to outline the 3 categories.
2. Discuss the five metal categories (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Catastrophic) plans that individuals can access through Marketplace including services provided by each plan.
   • briefly outline the topic to discuss.
   • put as many bullet points as needed.
3. Outline the Health Insurance Marketplace® efficiency, effectiveness, cost, and access to diverse and vulnerable populations.
   • briefly outline the topic to discuss.
   • put as many bullet points as needed.
4. Discuss the benefits and consequences of the ACA Medicaid expansion.
   • briefly outline the topic to discuss.
   • put as many bullet points as needed.
5. Describe the basic components and requirements of the Medicare Program, including the differences between Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D
   • briefly outline the topic to discuss.
   • put as many bullet points as needed.