What is the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

Created by Kelly Knudsen, Modified on Fri, 19 Jan at 10:00 PM by Kelly Knudsen

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, is a comprehensive healthcare reform law enacted in the United States in 2010. It aims to improve access to healthcare, control healthcare costs, and enhance the quality of healthcare services for individuals and families. The ACA introduced a range of provisions and regulations that impact health insurance, healthcare providers, employers, and consumers. Key components of the ACA include expanding Medicaid eligibility, establishing health insurance marketplaces, implementing consumer protections, and introducing employer-shared responsibility provisions. The law also includes provisions related to essential health benefits, preventive care coverage, insurance market reforms, and more. The ACA significantly impacted the healthcare landscape in the United States and aimed to address longstanding challenges in the healthcare system.


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