The Affordable Care Act is a federal statute signed into law in 2010 that introduces a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s healthcare system. The act grants the federal government significant regulatory powers and price controls over U.S. medical service providers and insurance companies. The Act’s landmark provisions included an insurance mandate which prohibited insurers from denying coverage to individuals due to preexisting conditions and insurance requirements for individual children who did not have coverage via their families. The Act also required states to set up and main…
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Public option or even single-payer would be much better than the ACA, but I support the ACA over nothing at all
Somewhat, essentially the prices of healthcare should be relegated as hospitals are inflating prices of care
Yes, but a single payer health care system would be even better
It doesn't affect me (yet)
Yes, we need a universal healthcare plan for all people (think Kaiser Permanente for all) but then options for citizens to purchase additional health and welness services.
I would rather we pay higher taxes and get healthcare covered like every other developed nation in the world.
Yes, but mandatory government intervention in how private healthcare companies price their care is necessary
I agree with parts of the plan but I think it should re-open markets so insurers can compete to reduce costs
I agree with the idea of Obamacare, how ever I DONT agree with how it gave the insurance companys a way out and forced the unions to pay double.
Yes, but single payer would be better. Also I believe all healthcare should include dental and vision under one plan.
not entirely. it should not be required of seniors to enroll especially when they had more benefits previously from marketplace
Should be opened up across all states to compete and reduce costs, at the same time I've had multiple place give less hours just so they don't have to pay because you're not "full time" meaning I'm forced to get a second job.
The government should have regulations and requirements of insurance companies, but the people should be able to decide what they want. The government should provide more programs for those in lower class families, and emergency care cost should be lowered.
The US government should implement universal healthcare and provide Partial funding from the ultra wealthy.
I do agree that everyone should have access to healthcare but if the act does not make healthcare affordable to those who couldn't afford it in the first place and on top of that fining them for not having a healthcare plan it just seems unfair.
It should be single payer universal healthcare. Our health should not be a business. The whole healthcare system needs to be changed. The ACA is not affordable if you need good coverage.
No, the government should only be involved in healthcare in order to place limits on corporate profits.
Yes, however I feel as though the execution did not go as planned and we should be more mindful about how large scale decisions like that will affect citizens and users.
I am glad that people who didn't have access to health do have it now, but it hurt a lot of us who were managing with the healthcare that we had before.
Not as-is. I would support a universal healthcare for all system model that could be adapted from other countries where that has been successful.
The program should be run by insurance professionals, not USA
No, it needs major reform
I am unsure what that Act is.
No, I think the U.S. should have national healthcare insurance. Healthcare should be a constitutional right because it's a human right.
there should be free healthcare to all americans
Yes, but they should improve on the quality of it
Yes, it’s a good start, but the goal should be providing universal health care for all regardless of insurance.
Yes, but also to build on this plan and work towards free healthcare.
Yes, it is a movement in the right direction but not far enough
I dont really know much about it
Yes, if it can be reformed and made affordable to more working class people
Healthcare is a right not a market. I believe health care should be covered by Taxes.
I don't really have an opinion on the matter.
I believe Obama Care was a good idea, but the execution was flawed and has not been maintained well.
Do not know enough about topic
To lower rates but not make it mandatory
No - Total reform is needed.
No, but because it is ineffective. I in general support increased access to affordable healthcare.
@9629T6V3yrs3Y
Not Sufficiently informed
I support to an extent that only people that definitly have money problems should get it.
It was a step in the right direction, but a Universal Healthcare System that would slowly ween the population off of Public Health Insurance would be better.
Yes, but we should set up Medicare For All or Universal Healthcare
Universal Healthcare should be a right given to us as American Citizens
Yes, though I believe further aspects need to be added to reinforce Medicaid for everyone.
I don't really know what it is or does.
I never payed it any mind
Yes, and reduce premium with government subsidies.
I dont think I know much about this
In some way I do support, but in other ways I don't. I like how it makes health care more affordable, but if I was a health care worker and I was getting paid a similar wage to a somebody that was below me, I wouldn't support it
No, as I've never taken notice of Obamacare even before Mr. Obama left the office.
Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects, and a single payer system would be even better
It is great for those individuals who have underlying conditions, and expense a lot in medical bills. On the other hand individuals whom are healthy should be able to chose a more suitable options on the private side with a lower monthly premium.
Pro-universal healthcare
i think that it is important that the government is taking care of the people when it is most needed, it is a serious issue lots of people even veterans need help and aren’t getting it.
Yes, and increase government subsides to reduce premium.
No, we should all have free healthcare.
i don’t have enough knowledge to form an opinion
only if its being used right
We should make healthcare free for all.
Yes, but a public option plan would be even better.
In concept, yes, but the flaws to the Obamacare bill are too great to implement it as is.
Yes, but a single payer healthcare system which allows the option of using private insurance would be even better
Yes, but a single payer healthcare system that allows the option of using private insurance would be even better
Yes, but a single payer system that allows the option of using private insurance would be even better
Yes, and increase subsides to reduce healthcare premium.
Healthcare should be free, like the rest of the other countries in Europe.
Everyone should receive the proper medical and dental care needed no matter what the cost
Universal healthcare for everyone. We are told it is not possible, when many other countries in the world are doing it, successfully. Eliminate lobbyist's funding, cut campaign contributions, higher taxes to the wealthy, and tax churches. Eliminate the stranglehold of Pharmacutical companies.
@93N5DMRWorking Family3yrs3Y
No, I support a universal health care system with out any private insurance options
Yes, but a hybrid system, with a universal single payer system and optional private payer plans, would be even better.
Yes, make universal healthcare for everyone
We should have free government funded healthcare for all US citizens
Yes, if healthcare will become drastically more affordable.
i dontbjnwo enough about it to have a opinion
An initiative for healthcare providers (hospital systems and member physicians) to provide healthcare plans should be encouraged.
I'm neutral, but I do like OBAMA
Yes, but an opt-in public health insurance system would be better
no, tell them to get back in the mines
Mandatory minimum should be eliminated
Healthcare should be free not just "affordable"
@9234TZ43yrs3Y
I only support a single payer system available to everyone,
No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs because Obamacare was not good insurance.
Yes as we found out that a lot of people need healthcare and most of the the people that did not want "Obama Care" was happy as hell to accept (Affordable Care)
Yes. The government should expand medicare and medicaid services and offer a public option as an alternative to private and employer funded options.
Yes, but needs improvement
yes but a small amount of people should qualify.
yes, but do not get rid of private healthcare, as some situations may require more intense care than others
I do but I believe we need to have a system of universal health coverage.
No, it has its benefits for what we have but single payer is way better.
No and introduce a NHS style heathcare system in US
Basic essentials should atleast be given to those who cannot afford it.
Health care should be free, other countries like the UK and Russia have free health care, we could possibly use there ideas.
Yes, but it should be expanded on.
I don't even know what this does.
To a certain degree there should be some help but it shouldn't be unlimited and limited just enough to help people get on their feet but not so much so that they get lazy
What would be better is if there was Medicare for all with companies being able to compete inside
Healthcare should be available for all citizens and should be payed for by government taxes.
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