On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Often referred to as “Obamacare,” this landmark legislation sets new standards in health care coverage for Americans.
Under the law, all Americans must obtain health insurance or face a fine. It also creates the Health Insurance Marketplace and subsidies to make coverage more affordable for people.
The White House
President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), which expanded Medicaid and provided assistance to people buying health insurance during his administration.
The White House is the official residence and office of the President of the United States, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.
It is owned by the federal government and occupied by President Obama and his family. As such, it serves as a symbol of American power and pride that serves to unite us all.
This six-story building boasts 55,000 square feet of floor space, 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 412 doors, 147 fireplaces, 28 stairs and 8 elevators, as well as a tennis court, bowling alley, movie theater, jogging track, swimming pool and putting green. With up to 30,000 visitors weekly it attracts plenty of attention!
The Capitol
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law, ushering in a new era in health insurance reform. It is an iconic piece of legislation that has permanently altered how we view coverage for this type of coverage.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) made many improvements to the nation’s health care system, such as expanding coverage for 30 million Americans, eliminating discriminatory practices by insurers and providing federal subsidies to help lower-income families purchase private health insurance. It also guarantees people with preexisting conditions won’t be denied coverage and requires all children be covered under their parent’s coverage until they turn 26 years old.
The Affordable Care Act was the product of years of hard work and compromise from a broad coalition of union members, local advocates, members of Congress, and everyday people. Despite overwhelming odds – seven previous presidents had attempted and failed to pass a national health insurance program – President Obama and a Democratic Congressional majority decided this time would be different.
The Department of Health and Human Services
On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed The Affordable Care Act into law. This landmark piece of legislation aims to improve healthcare quality, affordability and reduce uninsured rates.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) offers tax credits to people purchasing health insurance on their own and small businesses offering coverage. Furthermore, it established state-based exchanges so individuals and families could shop for coverage in their region.
Additionally, it provides extended coverage to young adults on their parents’ policies until age 26. It prohibits lifetime monetary caps on coverage and sets annual caps at $6,000 and $10,000 respectively.
Furthermore, the ACA prohibits insurance companies from discriminating or charging more for medical services due to a preexisting condition. All new plans must cover preventive care and pay a share of these costs; further, it eliminates lifetime and annual limits on payouts from insurers, plus requires rate reviews by states for premium increases.
The Office of the Secretary
In 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This landmark piece of legislation was designed to expand access to healthcare and make health insurance more cost-effective for American families.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) offers tax credits to assist lower-income individuals and families purchase coverage in the individual market. Furthermore, it prohibits insurers from denying coverage or charging higher premiums for people with preexisting conditions.
Another essential ACA provision is the Medicaid expansion, which allowed states to expand their Medicaid programs and offer health coverage to low-income adults. As of December 2018, 38 states plus D.C. had implemented Medicaid expansion policies, providing coverage to nearly 14 million Americans.
The Secretary of HHS is a Cabinet position responsible for providing advice and updates to the president on all matters pertaining to public health, food safety, and welfare programs. Furthermore, she oversees eleven operating divisions and staff divisions within HHS.
