The Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, reformed the health insurance system by requiring employers with 50 or more full-time employees to offer health plans. It established federal exchanges for individuals without employer coverage and mandated insurance companies to cover preexisting conditions. Employers face penalties if they fail to provide health plans, and employees may receive subsidies if they purchase insurance through exchanges. The ACA aims to lower premium costs through risk pooling and standardize healthcare practices.

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