Affordable Care Act (ACA) Anniversary

Since its enactment on March 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has led to an historic advancement of health coverage and equity in the United States. The Department is committed to building on the success of the Affordable Care Act and making health care a right for all Americans.

Thanks to the ACA, millions of Americans have gained health coverage without lifetime limits, and protections are in place for people with preexisting conditions. People have access to essential health benefits, including preventive and rehabilitative care, prescription drugs, wellness visits and contraceptives, and mental health and substance use treatment, among many others.

Recent ACA Highlights

Lower prescription drug costs and health insurance premiums

• 4 out of 5 Americans can find health care plans on HealthCare.gov for $10 or less a month
• Insulin costs are capped at $35 for seniors and people with disabilities and, starting in 2025, their out-of-pocket costs for prescriptions drugs will be capped at $2,000

Expanded Medicaid coverage

• 40 states have expanded Medicaid to cover more low-income Americans and 45 states have extended Medicaid postpartum coverage for one year.