As part of the ACA expansion, which group was included?

• A. Infants only
• B. Seniors with disabilities
• C. Students
• D. Adults without dependent children

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that ACA expansion widened access to health coverage for people who were previously left out, especially those with ongoing health care needs and low incomes. Seniors with disabilities often have higher medical costs and limited means, and many fall into the income bracket that qualifies for Medicaid or for subsidies to buy marketplace plans. By expanding eligibility and subsidizing coverage, the ACA made it easier for this group to obtain affordable insurance, so including seniors with disabilities aligns with the goal of broadening protection to those with substantial health care needs.

Infants and students are groups that have had coverage through other existing programs or prior provisions, and the expansion’s standout change was to extend coverage to more low‑income adults who lack dependent children, including many with disabilities among the senior population. This broader inclusion of seniors with disabilities reflects the intent to ensure that people facing disability‑related costs could access insurance more readily.