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Affordable Care Act (aca)
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, is a healthcare reform law enacted in the United States aimed at increasing access to affordable health insurance for all Americans.
Key Features
- Individual mandate requiring most Americans to have health insurance
- Prohibition on insurance companies denying coverage due to pre-existing conditions
- Expansion of Medicaid eligibility
- Health insurance marketplaces for individuals and small businesses to compare and purchase plans
- Subsidies to help low- and middle-income individuals afford insurance
Pros
- Increased access to healthcare for millions of Americans
- Prohibition on denying coverage based on pre-existing conditions
- Expansion of Medicaid has helped many low-income individuals gain coverage
Cons
- Some individuals have faced higher premiums under the ACA
- Enforcement of the individual mandate has been controversial