A health insurance applicant with a pre-existing knee injury applies for an individual policy. Under ACA rules for individual and small group markets, how must the insurer handle this?
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A
Exclude coverage for knee-related claims permanently
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B
Charge a higher premium based on the knee condition
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C
Cover the condition without exclusion or premium surcharge
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D
Require a 12-month waiting period before covering the knee