Chapter 15 Healthcare Reform: Individual Health Insurance Coverages

“The evidence shows that the Affordable Care Act is working in terms of the key metrics of access, affordability, and quality. Families, business, and taxpayers are better off as a result.”

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Learning Objectives

After studying this chapter, you should be able to

  • Identify the major defects in the healthcare system in the United States leading to the enactment of the Affordable Care Act.

  • Identify the major provisions of the Affordable Care Act that affect individuals and families.

  • Describe the basic characteristics of individual medical expense insurance.

  • Identify the basic characteristics of health savings accounts (HSAs).

  • Explain the key characteristics of ...

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