
About the ACA | HHS.gov
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.
What is the Affordable Care Act? - HHS.gov
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 …
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 (ACA) Anniversary - HHS.gov
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 …
Page Text The primary goal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act) is to broaden access to health insurance coverage. To achieve this goal, the Affordable Care Act provides …
Category: About the Affordable Care Act - 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 …
Pre-Existing Conditions - HHS.gov
Mar 17, 2022 · 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 …
Preventive Care - HHS.gov
Feb 4, 2025 · Blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol tests Many cancer screenings, including mammograms and colonoscopies Counseling on such topics as quitting smoking, losing weight, …
Section 1557 is the nondiscrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in health programs or …
Young Adult Coverage - HHS.gov
Mar 17, 2022 · When Someone Turns 26 Your coverage will end on your 26th birthday. When you lose coverage on your 26th birthday, you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. This lets you enroll in a …