The Affordable Care Act Healthcare Reform
Interest Groups
support
In the House of Representatives, 219 Democrats and one Republican vote for the Affordable Health Care for America Act
AARP
Thousands of Americans w/Pre-existing conditions
oppose
39 Democrats and 176 Republicans vote against it.
People that don't want to pay a Penalty for not having insurance
American Medical Association
Legal Foundations
The comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010
Enacted by the 111th United States Congress
Signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010
What the Policy says
Make Healthcare available to everyone
Expand Medicaid Program
Charge A fee if no Health insurance
Goals
expand access to health insurance
protect patients against arbitrary actions by insurance companies
reduce Cost