Malcolm, age 57, works only part-time and has no health insurance. The cartilage in both his...

Malcolm, age 57, works only part-time and has no health insurance. The cartilage in both his knees is severely eroded from osteoarthritis, which causes severe pain during his daily activities. As a result, Malcolm requires major surgery and a total knee replacement for both knees. Explain one or more provisions in the Affordable Care Act that will enable Malcolm to obtain health insurance.

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In this case Malcolm has the provision to obtain health insurance based on the provision guaranteed issued which will ensure that the insured cannot be denied coverage based on pre existing issues or condition. In this case as Malcolm is having osteoarthritis because of which the cartillage in both his knees have eroded.

keosha answered 2 years ago

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