About the ACA | HHS. gov 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
What is the Affordable Care Act? - HHS. gov 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:
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Anniversary - HHS. gov 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 People have access to essential health benefits, including preventive and rehabilitative care, prescription drugs, wellness visits and contraceptives, and mental health
Health Care - HHS. gov About the Affordable Care Act Learn how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) makes health care in America more affordable for you and protects your right to access the care you need
Affordable Care Act Basics - HHS. gov The Affordable Care Act requires that non-grandfathered health plans offered in the individual and small group markets offer a comprehensive package of benefits, known as essential health benefits (EHB)
Affordable Care Act - Congressional Budget Office The Affordable Care Act, enacted in March 2010, made significant changes in federal programs and tax policies regarding health care (and in other areas)—including changes affecting insurance coverage, affordability and accessibility of insurance, the financing of medical care, and the operation of the Medicare program
Protecting the Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer . . . OCR is responsible for enforcing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability in covered health programs or activities
Category: Health Insurance Reform - HHS. gov Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the name of the comprehensive health care reform law passed in 2010 The goals of the law were to make health insurance coverage more affordable, expand Medicaid where possible, and support innovation to lower health care costs
Language Access Provisions of the Final Rule Implementing Section 1557 . . . On May 6, 2024, OCR published a final rule updating regulations implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557),1 which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in covered health programs and activities Among other important provisions, the rule outlines specific requirements to ensure meaningful access for individuals whose
Access to Health Care - HHS. gov Affordable Care Act The Affordable Care Act is greatly improving access to affordable, quality health coverage for LGBTQI+ Americans