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Health Policy and Legislation Affecting Young Adults

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Which federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in federally funded programs and activities?

  1. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975

  2. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

  3. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

  4. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in federally funded programs and activities. This includes discrimination in employment, housing, credit, and health care.

Which federal law requires health insurance plans to cover preventive services for young adults without cost sharing?

  1. The Affordable Care Act

  2. The Children's Health Insurance Program

  3. The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission

  4. The National Health Service Corps


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Affordable Care Act requires health insurance plans to cover preventive services for young adults without cost sharing. These services include well-child visits, immunizations, and screenings for mental health conditions.

Which federal law allows young adults to stay on their parents' health insurance plan until they are 26 years old?

  1. The Affordable Care Act

  2. The Children's Health Insurance Program

  3. The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission

  4. The National Health Service Corps


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Affordable Care Act allows young adults to stay on their parents' health insurance plan until they are 26 years old. This provision has helped to increase the number of young adults who have health insurance.

Which federal law provides funding for comprehensive sex education programs in schools?

  1. The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996

  2. The Adolescent Family Life Act of 1981

  3. The Title X Family Planning Program

  4. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Adolescent Family Life Act of 1981 provides funding for comprehensive sex education programs in schools. These programs teach young people about sexual health, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections.

Which federal law prohibits the sale of tobacco products to minors?

  1. The Tobacco Control Act of 2009

  2. The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009

  3. The Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986

  4. The Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act of 1965


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009 prohibits the sale of tobacco products to minors. This law also gives the Food and Drug Administration the authority to regulate tobacco products.

Which federal law requires states to provide mental health services to children and adolescents?

  1. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008

  2. The Children's Mental Health Services Improvement Act of 2000

  3. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

  4. The National Institute of Mental Health


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Children's Mental Health Services Improvement Act of 2000 requires states to provide mental health services to children and adolescents. This law also provides funding for mental health research and training.

Which federal law provides funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs for young adults?

  1. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

  2. The National Institute on Drug Abuse

  3. The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention

  4. The Office of National Drug Control Policy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs for young adults. These programs include school-based prevention programs, outpatient treatment programs, and residential treatment programs.

Which federal law requires states to provide health insurance to children from low-income families?

  1. The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission

  2. The Children's Health Insurance Program

  3. The State Children's Health Insurance Program

  4. The Title X Family Planning Program


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Children's Health Insurance Program provides health insurance to children from low-income families. This program is jointly funded by the federal government and the states.

Which federal law provides funding for school-based health centers?

  1. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

  2. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990

  3. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

  4. The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 provides funding for school-based health centers. These centers provide a variety of health services to students, including primary care, mental health care, and dental care.

Which federal law provides funding for community health centers?

  1. The Public Health Service Act of 1944

  2. The Community Health Centers Act of 1965

  3. The National Health Service Corps Act of 1970

  4. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Community Health Centers Act of 1965 provides funding for community health centers. These centers provide a variety of health services to low-income and uninsured people, including primary care, mental health care, and dental care.

Which federal law provides funding for the National Health Service Corps?

  1. The Public Health Service Act of 1944

  2. The Community Health Centers Act of 1965

  3. The National Health Service Corps Act of 1970

  4. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Health Service Corps Act of 1970 provides funding for the National Health Service Corps. This program provides scholarships and loan repayment assistance to health care professionals who agree to work in underserved areas.

Which federal law provides funding for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program?

  1. The Public Health Service Act of 1944

  2. The Community Health Centers Act of 1965

  3. The National Health Service Corps Act of 1970

  4. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program provides funding for a variety of HIV/AIDS-related services, including medical care, housing assistance, and food assistance. This program is funded by the federal government and is administered by the states.

Which federal law provides funding for the Title X Family Planning Program?

  1. The Public Health Service Act of 1944

  2. The Community Health Centers Act of 1965

  3. The National Health Service Corps Act of 1970

  4. The Title X Family Planning Program


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Title X Family Planning Program provides funding for a variety of family planning services, including contraception, counseling, and STD testing. This program is funded by the federal government and is administered by the states.

Which federal law provides funding for the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant?

  1. The Public Health Service Act of 1944

  2. The Community Health Centers Act of 1965

  3. The National Health Service Corps Act of 1970

  4. The Maternal and Child Health Block Grant


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Maternal and Child Health Block Grant provides funding for a variety of maternal and child health services, including prenatal care, well-child visits, and immunizations. This program is funded by the federal government and is administered by the states.

Which federal law provides funding for the Children with Special Health Care Needs Program?

  1. The Public Health Service Act of 1944

  2. The Community Health Centers Act of 1965

  3. The National Health Service Corps Act of 1970

  4. The Children with Special Health Care Needs Program


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Children with Special Health Care Needs Program provides funding for a variety of services for children with special health care needs, including medical care, therapy, and assistive technology. This program is funded by the federal government and is administered by the states.

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