Affordable Care Act
/əˈfɔːrdəbl kɛr ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal statute enacted in 2010 aimed at expanding health insurance coverage, reducing costs, and improving healthcare quality.
The Affordable Care Act introduced protections for people with pre-existing conditions.
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- affordable care act
- affordable care acts
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Commentary
Commonly abbreviated as ACA; important to distinguish from other health laws when referencing.
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