Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), enacted in 2010, aimed to improve healthcare access and affordability in the United States. It expanded Medicaid for lower-income individuals, established health insurance marketplaces for purchasing coverage, and mandated that insurers cover pre-existing conditions without extra costs. The ACA also set limits on out-of-pocket expenses and required larger employers to provide health insurance. Overall, it sought to reduce the number of uninsured Americans and improve the quality of healthcare, while promoting preventive services and wellness.