Many Republicans believe that, even though the new plan is more oriented to the free market, it doesn’t go far enough to fix the ACA’s problems. While Democrats are concerned that millions of Americans will lose access to healthcare coverage.
The ACA was implemented in 2010 to increase access to healthcare coverage for all Americans. Key provisions included:
- Implementing market reforms
- Establishing health insurance marketplaces
- Expanding Medicaid eligibility for low-income adults
To meet those goals, the federal government mandated that:
- All individuals must purchase insurance or pay a fine
- Insurers offering health coverage must include 10 essential benefits
- Large employers must provide health insurance to full-time workers
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