Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Affordable Care Act?
The “Affordable Care Act” (ACA) is the name for the comprehensive health care reform law and its amendments. The law addresses health insurance coverage, health care costs, and preventive care. The law was enacted in two parts: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23, 2010 and was amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act on March 30, 2010.
For More Information:
- Read the Full Law
- Find detailed technical and regulatory information on the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
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Affordable Care Act, About the Affordable Care Act Program
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Content last reviewed on March 25, 2015
Content reviewed by Assist. Sec./Public Affairs - Digital Communications Division
Content reviewed by Assist. Sec./Public Affairs - Digital Communications Division