“Having insurance now won’t cure me, but maybe it will give me a chance to take control of my life again someday.
Ryan P. on getting health coverage through the Affordable Care Act
“I remember breaking down in tears because no longer was I going to be punished for a disease I never asked for.
Regina M. on how the ACA helped make her coverage more affordable
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“The affordable health care act will help so many like me. It is still worth fighting for.” —Kristy Borum of Texas in a letter to the President on getting health coverage through the Affordable Care Act
“We tentatively read each plan’s offerings, and were very surprised by the quality of the coverage being offered. These plans offered much better coverage than we had previously.” —Marla Morine in a letter to the President on getting health coverage through the Affordable Care Act
“Because we now have access to affordable health care, we have now signed a long-term lease to open a retail business in Georgetown, Texas.” —Russ and Linda Dickson from Texas in a letter to the President on getting coverage through the Affordable Care Act
Make sure your friends know: If you need health coverage, you can get covered starting tomorrow. See what plan works for you.
How does the ACA effect job growth on small businesses?
We answered:
There’s a few reasons why the Affordable Care Act is a good deal for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Before the Affordable Care Act, many workers faced what economists call “job lock” – they could only get affordable coverage through their jobs, so the idea of striking out on their own as an entrepreneur wasn’t possible. Now, entrepreneurs can make the decision to start their own business without fear that they won’t be able to find secure, affordable health insurance.
Beyond that, the Affordable Care Act not only provides tax credits to help small businesses cover their workers, but it is also contributing to a dramatic slowdown in the growth of health care costs, which is making it easier for small firms to hire and pay a good wage. According to one recent survey (http://kff.org/health-costs/report/2014-employer-health-benefits-survey/ ) the average premium for family coverage offered by small firms increased this year at the slowest rate since the survey began in 1999 – and less than one-fifth the average rate over the decade before the Affordable Care Act became law.
Things that are worth a reblog: 8 million Americans have signed up for private health plans thanks to the Affordable Care Act.
FACT: More than 7 million Americans have signed up for private health plans thanks to the Affordable Care Act.
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