THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act. The law puts in place Comprehensive Health Insurance that is designed to roll out in four years and beyond
BENEFITS OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT FOR AMERICANS
- Improving quality and lowering healthcare costs
- Free preventive care
- Prescription discounts for senior
- Protection discount for seniors
- Small Business Tax credits
NEW CONSUMER PROTECTIONS
- Pre-existing conditions
- Consumer Assistance
ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- Healthcare Insurance Marketplace
BENEFITS FOR WOMEN
- Providing Insurance options
- Covering preventive options
- Lowering Costs
YOUNG ADULT COVERAGE
- Coverage available to children up to age 26
TIME LINE FOR HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE
- October – Open Enrollment begins
- January- Coverage begins
- March – Open Enrollment closes
- Future – all Americans should have access to affordable Healthcare
