Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, is a law enacted in 2010 to make healthcare more accessible and affordable. It requires most Americans to have health insurance and provides subsidies to help those with lower incomes afford coverage. The law also prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage or charging higher premiums due to pre-existing conditions and mandates essential health benefits. Additionally, it aims to improve the quality of care, expand Medicaid in some states, and support preventive services, all striving to create a more equitable and efficient healthcare system.