Which of the following legal provisions limits the ability of an employer to deny or exclude someone for coverage because of a preexisting condition?
A) Social Security Act of 1935
B) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
C) Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA)
D) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
E) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) prohibits group health plans and insurers from denying or excluding someone for coverage based on a preexisting condition. HIPAA also mandates that individuals must receive credit for the time they had prior health coverage, thus avoiding a "waiting period" before coverage starts.

Which of the Following Legal Provisions Limits the Ability of an Employer