- About the ACA | HHS. gov
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, referred to as the Affordable Care Act or “ACA” for short, is the comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010
- What is the Affordable Care Act? - HHS. gov
The “Affordable Care Act” (ACA) is the name for the comprehensive health care reform law (passed in 2010) and its amendments The law addresses health insurance coverage, health care costs, and preventive care
- Affordable Care Act (ACA) Anniversary - HHS. gov
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law on March 23, 2010 The ACA has led to millions of Americans gaining health coverage without lifetime limits, and protections are in place for people with preexisting conditions People have access to essential health benefits, including preventive and rehabilitative care, prescription drugs, wellness visits and contraceptives, and mental health
- Health Care | HHS. gov
About the Affordable Care Act Learn how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) makes health care in America more affordable for you and protects your right to access the care you need
- Pre-Existing Conditions - HHS. gov
Under current law, health insurance companies can’t refuse to cover you or charge you more just because you have a “pre-existing condition” — that is, a health problem you had before the date that new health coverage starts They also can’t charge women more than men
- Lifetime Annual Limits - HHS. gov
The current law prohibits health plans from putting annual and lifetime dollar limits on most benefits you receive
- Does the Affordable Care Act cover individuals with mental health . . .
Yes Mental and behavioral health services are considered what’s called essential health benefits Most individual and small employer health insurance plans, including all plans offered through the Health Insurance Marketplace®, must cover mental health and substance use disorder services Also required are services that can help support people with behavioral health challenges
- Language Access Provisions of the Final Rule Implementing Section 1557 . . .
On May 6, 2024, OCR published a final rule updating regulations implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557),1 which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in covered health programs and activities Among other important provisions, the rule outlines specific requirements to ensure meaningful access for individuals whose
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