Mar 17, 2022 · 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.

Apr 20, 2023 · The “Affordable Care Act” (ACA) is the name for the comprehensive health care reform law (passed in 2010) and its amendments. The law addresses health insurance coverage, health care costs, and preventive care. The law was enacted in two parts: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23, 2010

Feb 7, 2025 · The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law on March 23, 2010. The ACA has led to millions of Americans gaining health coverage without lifetime limits, and protections are in place for people with preexisting conditions.

Apr 20, 2023 · Yes. Mental and behavioral health services are considered what’s called essential health benefits. Most individual and small employer health insurance plans, including all plans offered through the Health Insurance Marketplace®, must cover mental health and substance use disorder services.

Mar 17, 2022 · Affordable Care Act (ACA) Anniversary Pre-Existing Conditions Health insurance companies cannot refuse coverage or charge you more just because you have a “pre-existing condition” — that is, a health problem you had before the date that new health coverage starts.

Mar 17, 2022 · Affordable Care Act (ACA) Anniversary Young Adult Coverage If your parent’s plan covers dependents, you usually can get added to or stay on your parent’s health plan until you turn 26 years old.

Feb 18, 2025 · The Affordable Care Act is greatly improving access to affordable, quality health coverage for LGBTQI+ Americans. Transgender people have important details to consider when applying for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace®. Watch a video about how the Affordable Care Act helps improve access to quality health care for the LGBTQI+ ...

Section 1557 is the nondiscrimination law in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Section 1557 is important to achieving the ACA’s goals of expanding access to health care and coverage, eliminating barriers, and reducing health disparities. Section 1557 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability

obligation but necessary for patient care. 7 5. Although many covered entities (e.g., recipients of Federal financial assistance, programs administered by HHS, and entities established under Title I of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)) have already begun planning and preparing to implement Section 1557, this letter is intended to

May 13, 2016 · The ACA included significant investments in community health centers, which provide primary and preventive care for millions of low-income people across the nation. These health centers are important partners in implementing the Viral Hepatitis Action Plan and expand the opportunities for integrating viral hepatitis prevention services, testing ...