Affordable Care Act (ACA)

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), enacted in 2010, aims to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for Americans. It expanded Medicaid, provided subsidies for private insurance, and established health insurance marketplaces. The ACA also introduced protections for people with pre-existing conditions, ensuring they cannot be denied coverage. Additionally, it mandates that most citizens have health insurance or pay a penalty. The law's goals are to reduce the number of uninsured individuals, lower healthcare costs, and improve the quality of care across the country. Overall, it seeks to promote better health outcomes for all Americans.