06 Jul Affordable Care Act (ACA) Interview
Order Instructions
Interview a person you know about the ACA. In your write-up, please provide the following information about the person you interviewed: age, gender, profession/job, how you know them, and any additional information you believe may be interesting to note. Your paper should be submitted as a Word document; use size 12 Times New Roman font and put your name at the top of Page 1.
Following is a list of sample questions you should ask. You are also required to ask at least one additional appropriate question.
What can you tell me about the ACA?
Can you share with me why the ACA was passed by Congress?
How has the ACA changed your health insurance coverage? Follow-up questions you may consider include:
Did your healthcare coverage increase?
Was your healthcare coverage from a previous insurance carrier canceled?
Did your premiums increase, decrease, or stay the same?
What do you think about the attempts to dissolve the ACA?
Would you be able to afford your insurance if the ACA was dissolved?
After the interview, reflect on your interviewee’s responses. Were there any misconceptions? If so, discuss what information you could provide. Discuss the effect of this week’s assignments on your view of the ACA. Please cite sources to support your answers.
