Benefits of the Affordable Care Act for Americans
Improving Quality and Lowering Healthcare Costs
Free preventive care
Prescription discounts for seniors
Protection against health care fraud
Small business tax credits
New Consumer Protections
Pre-existing conditions
Consumer assistance
Access to Healthcare
Health insurance marketplace
Benefits for Women
Providing insurance options
Covering preventive services
Lowering costs
Young Adult Coverage
Coverage available to children up to age 26
Strengthening Medicare
Yearly wellness visit
Many free preventive services for some seniors with medicare
Holding Insurance Companies Accountable
Insurers must justify any premium increase of
10% or more before the rate takes effect
Timeline of Health Insurance Marketplace
October -Open enrollment begins
January -Coverage begins
March -Open enrollment closes
Future -All Americans have access to affordable health care.
To learn more, visit www.healthcare.gov