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While overall opinion of the Affordable Care Act has been more favorable than unfavorable since 2017, there remain deep partisan divides. See how public opinion on the ACA has changed from the inception of the law to the present. This interactive tool highlights key moments when views shifted and trends based on party identification, income, age, gender, and race/ethnicity.

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  • Kaiser Health Tracking Poll — November 2009

    Poll Finding

    The November Kaiser Health Tracking Poll shows little movement in measures of public opinion about health reform from recent months. Among the new findings is a ranking of the public's top priorities from among a list of elements of the legislation. There were both similarities and differences in priorities across partisan groups: while assuring the availability of affordable plans ranked in the top three priorities for Democrats, Republicans and independents, deficit neutrality ranked in the…

  • Determining Income for Adults Applying for Medicaid and Exchange Coverage Subsidies: How Income Measured With a Prior Tax Return Compares to Current Income at Enrollment

    Issue Brief

    A major goal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is to significantly expand coverage and reduce the number of uninsured. Beginning in 2014, the ACA will establish a new continuum of coverage that will provide assistance to individuals with incomes up to 400% of poverty through a broad expansion in Medicaid and by making premium tax credits available to eligible individuals to purchase coverage through new Health Insurance Exchanges. The law standardizes…

  • The Digital Divide And Access To Health Information Online

    Poll Finding

    The Affordable Care Act (ACA) calls for a number of web-based initiatives, including development of the website healthcare.gov which provides a variety of health information and helps individuals find coverage options. Therefore, understanding the level and quality of Internet access among those groups most likely to benefit from reform, such as the uninsured, those with lower incomes, and members of racial and ethnic minority groups, is an important consideration as health reform is implemented. A…

  • How Competitive Are State Health Insurance Markets?

    Issue Brief

    Beginning in 2014, state-based health insurance exchanges will be created to facilitate coverage and choice, with the hope that enhanced competition among insurers will help to moderate premiums for individuals and small groups. This analysis by the Foundation assesses the competitiveness of state insurance markets for individuals and small businesses to establish a baseline as implementation of the health reform law proceeds and to provide context for the policy decisions states will be considering. The…

  • ¿Hay alguna razón por la que el mercado no ajustaría y continuaría automáticamente mi subsidio para la prima al momento de la renovación?

    FAQs

    Si vive en un estado que utiliza cuidadodesalud.gov , cuando solicitó cobertura por primera vez, tuvo la oportunidad de autorizar al mercado a consultar sus datos de ingresos en línea, incluyendo sus declaraciones de impuestos, durante 1 a 5 años. Si no lo autorizó, su asistencia financiera NO se renovará automáticamente para el próximo año, y debe volver a aplicar. Si vive en un estado que opera su propio mercado de seguros, el proceso para…

  • What kinds of health insurance plans do private enrollment websites sell?

    FAQs

    Private enrollment websites that are run by insurance companies typically only show plans offered by that insurer. Websites run by insurance brokers are required to show all plans offered by multiple insurers. If you have questions or concerns about information on these sites, contact the Marketplace call center, HealthCare.gov, or your state Marketplace. Many private enrollment websites also sell short-term health plans, cancer-only policies, and other less comprehensive products. These products may appear cheaper than…

  • My employer doesn’t offer health insurance. Can I buy a plan on the Marketplace and qualify for financial assistance?

    FAQs

    Yes, if your employer does not offer you health insurance, you can shop for a plan on the Marketplace instead. The annual Open Enrollment period to sign up for coverage runs from November 1 to January 15 in most states. Depending on your income and household information, you may qualify for premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions to help offset your costs. If your income is very low, the Marketplace will also help determine if…

  • I don’t have a checking account. Can the insurance company require that I get one and pay my premiums through automatic monthly withdrawals?

    FAQs

    No. Insurers offering coverage in the Marketplace are required to provide a variety of payment methods and cannot require a consumer to pay by automatic bank withdrawals (sometimes called electronic funds transfers, or EFT) or debit card. Federal rules require the insurer to also accept paper checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, and general-purpose pre-paid debit cards. These methods must be available to consumers for both the initial premium payment (at enrollment) and ongoing payments.

  • Pulling It Together: The Repeal Trap?

    Perspective

    Almost a year into an often acrimonious health reform debate, we stand poised for near certain passage of historic health reform legislation. Yet, somewhat perplexingly, there's now talk about whether a law that has not even been enacted might actually be repealed and reporters have been calling asking what the chances of repeal may be. I have a very hard time imagining any scenario for repeal unfolding. Calls for repeal have much to do with…