Health Care Benefits for Children & Older Adults: The Affordable Care Act

On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. This important piece of legislation is designed to ensure that all Americans have access to some form of health care coverage. Because the ACA’s reforms are so comprehensive, they are being phased in gradually,most between 2010 and 2014.

The ACA’s new provisions and exchanges provide critical health care coverage and support to our youngest and oldest generations—many of whom currently have no health insurance. By 2019, an estimated 32 million uninsured children, youth, and older adults will gain coverage as a direct result of the ACA’s reforms.

For these reasons, it is crucial that consumers and advocates alike learn about the new benefits available to ensure that the ACA is protected for all generations. This fact sheet provided by Generations United will help explain what you can expect from the health insurance marketplace over the next few years: what changes will take place, when they will take place, and most importantly, how they might affect you.

Please click here to access the fact sheet.