What does the ACA cover?

The law addresses health insurance coverage, health care costs, and preventive care. The law was enacted in two parts: The ACA was amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act on March 30, 2010. Find detailed information on the Patient’s Bill of Rights.

How did the Affordable Care Act affect health insurance?

The Affordable Care Act was signed into law in March 2010 and is commonly known as Obamacare. The ACA was designed to extend health coverage to millions of uninsured Americans. The ACA expanded Medicaid eligibility, created a Health Insurance Marketplace, and prevented insurance companies from denying coverage due to preexisting conditions.

What is the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act?

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, referred to as the Affordable Care Act or “ACA” for short, is the comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010. The law has 3 primary goals: Make affordable health insurance available to more people.