An Update on the Affordable Care Act - Oct. 23, 2015

The video discusses the Affordable Care Act's impact on uninsured rates, highlighting a significant decrease in uninsured individuals since its implementation. It examines state differences in adopting Medicaid expansion and future projections for insurance enrollment. Challenges such as cost and information dissemination are addressed, with a call to action for better education on available subsidies. The video concludes with acknowledgments and support for the Healthcare Triage show.

What significant event related to the Affordable Care Act occurred on October 1st, 2013?

• The ACA was signed into law.

• The ACA's insurance exchanges opened.

• The ACA was repealed.

• The ACA's Medicaid expansion was implemented.

By the beginning of 2015, what was the uninsured rate in the United States?

• 10.8%

• 9.2%

• 15.3%

• 12.5%

How did the uninsured rate change in states that expanded Medicaid compared to those that did not?

• Only states that expanded Medicaid saw an increase.

• Only states that did not expand Medicaid saw a decrease.

• Both saw a decrease, but more significant in states that expanded Medicaid.

• Both saw an increase in uninsured rates.

What is one of the main reasons people are not purchasing insurance under the ACA?

• Limited coverage options.

• Lack of available plans.

• High cost of insurance.

• Complexity of the application process.

What is the 'family glitch' in the context of the ACA?

• A loophole allowing families to get free insurance.

• A policy that excludes families from Medicaid.

• A technical error in the ACA website.

• A situation where families cannot get subsidies due to individual insurance from jobs.