What is the Affordable Care Act?

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. The law was enacted in two parts:

  • The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23, 2010
  • The ACA was amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act on March 30, 2010.

Learn more about the ACA

Read the full text of H.R.3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Find detailed information on the Patient’s Bill of Rights.

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