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  2. History of health care reform in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The history of health care reform in the United States has spanned many decades with health care reform having been the subject of political debate since the early part of the 20th century. Recent reforms remain an active political issue. Alternative reform proposals were offered by both of the major candidates in the 2008, 2016, and 2020 ...

  3. Affordable Care Act - Wikipedia

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    Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C., No. 20-219, 596 U.S. ___ (2022) The Affordable Care Act (ACA), formally known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and colloquially as Obamacare, is a landmark U.S. federal statute enacted by the 111th United States Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010.

  4. Healthcare reform in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Healthcare reform in the United States has a long history.Reforms have often been proposed but have rarely been accomplished. In 2010, landmark reform was passed through two federal statutes: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), signed March 23, 2010, [1] [2] and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (), which amended the PPACA and became law on March 30 ...

  5. The Pros and Cons of Obamacare - Healthline

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    Cons. Outlook. Some pros of Obamacare include more affordable health insurance and coverage for preexisting health conditions, while some cons include people having to pay higher premiums. The ...

  6. The History of Medicare | Healthline.com

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    In 2024, Medicare is celebrating its 58th year of providing health insurance. The program was first signed into law in 1965 and began offering coverage in 1966. That first year, 19 million ...

  7. ACA Open Enrollment For 2024: Here's What to Know - Healthline

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    The Affordable Care Act’s 2024 open enrollment period runs from Nov. 1 through Jan. 15, 2024, allowing people to apply for new health insurance coverage or make changes to their existing plan.

  8. Implementation history of the Affordable Care Act - Wikipedia

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    The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, often shortened to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or nicknamed Obamacare, is a United States federal statute enacted by the 111th United States Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. Together with the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 amendment ...

  9. Health Care Reform and Preventive Care: FAQ - WebMD

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    Q: Do all health plans have to provide free preventive care? A: No. Insurance plans that were already in place when health reform became law on March 23, 2010, are considered grandfathered and won ...