The Affordable Care Act: Where Are We Now?
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ACA.pptxWhat is the Affordable Care Act?
Affordable Care Act (ACA) is also known as Obama Care.
It was signed into law by former United States President Barack Obama back in 2010.
It ensures that all US citizens are getting proper health care systems.
Dealing with issues such as costs of health care, health insurance coverage, as well as preventative care.
Dealing with issues such as costs of health care, health insurance coverage, as well as preventative care.
Who does it Cover?
The Affordable Care Act covers Individuals who are in need of the following:
Hospitalization
Ambulatory patient services
Prescription drugs (Discounts for Seniors)
Maternity and newborn care
Emergency services
Mental health and substance use disorder services
Rehabilitative and habilitative services
Pediatric services
Laboratory services
These essential health benefits see to it that health plans end up covering care that patients are in need of
ACA Past VS. Present
In the past; ACA eligibility was limited to specific low income groups.
From 2014; ACA fills current gaps in coverage by expanding the eligibility for adults.
As of now, the Affordable Care Act has managed to achieve the vaster proportion of its goals.
Most prominently, the legislation has bettered availability, affordability, as well as the quality of
health coverage in the United States via regulations, insurance exchanges, taxes, as well as subsidies
Our Recommendations on Ways to Improve the ACA
Expand access to health coverage for American citizens who earn moderate income
Improve Medicaid for American Citizens who are earning low income
Improving health-care quality, efficiency, and accountability
Improving the public’s health and training health professionals
