Which provision prevents denial of coverage for pre-existing conditions?

• A. Prohibits denial of coverage or higher premiums based on pre-existing conditions
• B. Requires denial of coverage for high-risk individuals
• C. Allows rating based on health status but with higher premiums
• D. Exempts pre-existing conditions for adults only

Answer: (A)

Focus on protections that prevent denying coverage to people because of a health issue. The best answer states that insurers cannot deny coverage or charge higher premiums based solely on a pre-existing condition. This ensures someone with medical history can obtain and keep insurance without being penalized for their health status, which is the core protection in modern health coverage rules.

The other options clash with that principle. Denying coverage for high-risk individuals would still shut people out due to health issues. Allowing rating based on health status with higher premiums would enable discrimination against those with illness. Exempting pre-existing conditions for adults only would create an unequal standard and contradict the broad protection against pre-existing condition exclusions.