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What is health care reform?
Health care reform" refers to a federal law called the Affordable Care Act, which was passed in March 2010.
Health care reform also includes laws passed in each state to support the Affordable Care Act.
To most people, health care reform means:
Health care reform also includes laws passed in each state to support the Affordable Care Act.
To most people, health care reform means:
- New and better ways to get affordable health care coverage
- More options for receiving quality medical care
- As of January 1, 2014, citizens are required to have health insurance or pay a penalty.
The only people who won't have to buy health insurance or pay a penalty are:
- Those with certain religious beliefs
- Members of Native American tribes
- Undocumented immigrants
- Those who are in prison
- Those whose income is below a certain level
Will everyone be able to get health insurance?
Yes. Insurance companies will be required to accept everyone, even people with medical conditions like diabetes, asthma or cancer.
This is a big change that will help people with “pre-existing conditions.” This means illnesses or injuries they had in the past or have when they sign up for health insurance.
You might get health insurance through your employer, a public program (such as Medicare or Medicaid, also called Medical Assistance) or a private insurance plan.
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