This essay focuses on healthcare law and ethics. Exemptions From Mandated Health Coverage. Mr. Smith is a 65 years old religious individual who was married for 15 years. His wife passed away four months ago. Mr. Smith required surgery within the past months for a hernia disk that ruptured. Because of his disability, Mr. Smith lost his job. In the past two months, he was evicted from his apartment because he could not pay the rent. Mr. Smith is currently homeless and unemployed.

 healthcare law and ethics

Case:

5.3 Case Study Week Five:

Exemptions From Mandated Health Coverage.

Mr. Smith is a 65 years old religious individual who was married for 15 years.

His wife passed away four months ago. Mr. Smith required surgery within the past months for a hernia disk that ruptured.

Because of his disability, Mr. Smith lost his job.

In the past two months, he was evicted from his apartment because he could not pay the rent.

Mr. Smith is currently homeless and unemployed.

Provide a three-page paper answering the following hardships.

Is Mr. Smith eligible for hardship exemptions, Medicaid, Medicare, religious exemption, and being unemployed?

How does he apply for these exemptions if he is homeless, and has no permanent address?

Where can he go for assistance?

The case study analysis is to be broken down into the following steps.

1. Identify the most important facts surrounding the case.

2. Identify the key issue or issues.

3. Specify alternative courses of action.

4. Evaluate each course of action.

Recommend the best course of action.

Writing Requirements

Firstly,  3 pages in length (excluding cover page, abstract, and reference list)

Secondly,  Include at least two peer-reviewed sources that are properly cite

Thirdly,  APA format

Additionally, Please use the Case Study Guide as a reference point for writing your case study

Finally,  chapter 5 attached from the book.