List three of the major provisions of the Affordable Care Act of 2010
Major provisions include the following:
• Requiring that most U.S. citizens and legal residents have health insurance by 2014
• The creation of state-based health benefit (insurance) exchanges through which individuals can purchase coverage, with subsidies available to lower-income individuals
• A major expansion of the Medicaid program
• Requiring employers to cover their employees or pay penalties
• New regulations on health plans in the private market requiring them to cover all individuals, regardless of health status
• Greater support for prevention, wellness, and public health activities
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