Policy review finds increased health insurance coverage and lowered out-of-pocket costs across American populations, highlighting substantial gains for low-income individuals.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law 10 years ago. This first of two Health Policy Reports reviewing the challenges and successes of the law focuses on the provisions of the law that expanded coverage. The ACA has reduced the number of Americans who are uninsured and the out-of-pocket health care costs for those with low incomes.
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