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The number of Americans without health insurance has dropped by 16.4 million since the Affordable Care Act took effect, the largest reduction in uninsured in four decades. The law was signed nearly five years ago, but it didn't go into effect until a little under a year and a half ago. "When it comes to the key metrics of affordability, access, and quality, the evidence shows that the Affordable Care Act is working, and families, businesses and taxpayers are better off as a result," Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell said in a statement. The uninsured rate among adults has dropped from a little over 20% to 13.2%.
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I think that Obamacare is doing a great job at what it was meant for- reducing the number of uninsured Americans to reduce the cost of insurance and healthcare for everyone, because many people would just exploit the fact that the Emergency Room at hospitals has to treat you whether you pay or not- which causes healthcare costs to rise for those who can and do pay.
Anthony, I agree that less people are without health insurance, but I also think it's ridiculous that if you can't afford it, you are taxed more than everyone else.
ReplyDeleteAnthony I believe that the affordable health care act is a positive as well. The fact that 16.4 million more people have health insurance thanks to it is incredible. Great blog.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I disagree with the idea of Obamacare, you are right, having less uninsured people is is a good thing. Very well written article
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