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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 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. The law has 3 primary goals: Make affordable health insurance available to more people.
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.
Why am I being charged a fee for preventive care? Your health plan may charge a fee if: Out-of-network providers: These services are free only when delivered by a doctor or other provider in your plan’s network. Your health plan may allow you to receive these services from an out-of-network provider but may charge you a fee.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 1557 of the ACA. Medicare Part B funds meet the definition of Federal financial assistance under the law, as defined in the regulations for the above statutes.
Since its enactment on March 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act has led to an historic advancement of health equity in the United States. This landmark law improved the health of all Americans, including women and families, kids, older adults, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and communities of color.
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Anniversary Pre-Existing Conditions Health insurance companies cannot refuse coverage 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.
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557) and implementing regulations HHS Language Access Plan The HHS Language Access Plan sets forth practical guidance, best practices, and action steps for HHS Operating and Staff Divisions to develop their own, agency-specific language access plans.
The primary goal of the Affordable Care Act is to broaden access to health insurance coverage. To achieve this goal, the Affordable Care Act provides a premium tax credit to help subsidize coverage, gives consumers tools to make informed choices about their health care coverage, and puts in place strong consumer protections.
Under the Affordable Care Act, most health plans are required to provide you with birth control and family planning counseling with no out-of-pocket costs. This includes: Hormonal methods, like birth control pills and vaginal rings; Implanted devices, like intrauterine devices (IUDs) Emergency contraception, like Plan B® and ella®