Final answer:
Under the Affordable Care Act, companies are encouraged to offer smoking cessation programs to improve employee health and reduce healthcare costs. Funding for the ACA comes from increased taxes and fees, including Medicare tax increases, although some taxes have faced repeal efforts. The correct answer to the question is option d)
Step-by-step explanation:
In the context of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and companies' attempts to encourage nonsmoking among employees, d) The ACA encourages companies to offer smoking cessation programs is the correct option. The ACA, known for its employer mandate, requires employers with more than 50 employees to offer health insurance, and part of that health insurance often includes programs aimed at smoking cessation. These initiatives can both improve employee health and reduce healthcare costs for employers.
Funding for the ACA comes from various sources, including an increase in the Medicare tax and a tax on unearned income for high-income taxpayers, as well as fees and taxes on health insurance providers and certain medical device manufacturers. While some taxes have faced repeal efforts, the core structure promoting health initiatives like smoking cessation remains a part of the ACA's goal to provide comprehensive health coverage. The correct answer to the question is option d)