The Story of the Affordable Care Act: From an Unmet Promise to the Law of the Land
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March 23rd, 2012 is the Affordable Care Act's two year anniversary.
This video shows the road to health reform and how the president delivered affordable health care for all Americans.
The new law is making health care work better for all of us, even if you already have insurance. It puts the health of your family first-ensuring access to free preventive care and protecting consumers from insurance company abuses.
It also provides:
Benefits for all Americans:
-32 million: Number of Americans who will access affordable health coverage thanks to President Obama's health care law.
Benefits for young people:
-2.5 million: Number of young people who have been able to stay on their parents' health insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act
Benefits for seniors:
-The Affordable Care Act is making Medicare stronger, and helps you save on the services you already rely on.
Learn how the Affordable Care Act benefits you: my.barackobama.com/acaanniver...
That's right. Give us more positive TV ads, we need more, we have to remind America the beauty of this presidency.
I am Obamacare.
When I was diagnosed last summer with 3lbs of tumors in my uterus at age 34, I didn't know what I was going to do. But because of the ACA I was able to get PCIP insurance and surgery.
Now, six months after my surgery I'm healthy. Thank you President Obama!
TODAY is a BIG day for Ashle!!! It is a BIG day for ALL Americans; the 2nd anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. If you aren't sick today--- keep living!!! You could easily be SICK tomorrow (or tonight!!!) searching desperately for affordable health care. THANK YOU PRESIDENT OBAMA for being a THOUGHTFUL, STRATEGIC and COMPASSIONATE leader!!! Because of your leadership my daughter has health insurance!!! YOU are appreciated and we support YOU 1000%!!!
To those who dislike this video, and the faces of hope you see in this video, you should get your heads examined. This is a beautiful thing, a promise kept by President Barack Obama. Give the guy his due, he has done wonders under extreme difficulties.
Glad we have someone who cares in office. Don't believe the negative crap that people says about this.. Health Care is a very serious issue..
I am so glad I now have this security of health care when I become an adult. I was 13 and worried that my prexisting condition would not allow me to reccieve health care when I was older. This act lifted a great load from my shoulders and I am so glad it passed. Thank you President Obama for making a teenagers life become less stressful.
Finally he is standing up on his record as far as healthcare goes! This is one area I had a problem with him... I remember the way he allowed republicans to define to the american people what the affordable care act is. I was for Hillary who might have been a little more brash... good to see Obama is standing up and letting people know this is the right thing. I', signing this historic bill because its helpful for you and our healthcare system.
i still wish we could have a public option, but this is a huge step forward.
Am I the only one who bawled my frickin' eyes out watching this?
Wonderful !!!
One of the problems is also that insurancecompanies are based on profit, often not to ensure that people are getting sufficient healthcare. US spends today more than any other countries in the world on healthcare. This is a complicated problem, but Obama is bringing us in the right direction!
As a cancer survivor, I stand with all of Americans with pre-existing conditions and thank you Mr. President.
Glad he did a reform, especially for those with pre-existing conditions and keep from being dropped once you get sick. Those are very important. But Private Insurance is still expensive for those with low-paying jobs or no job. It helped for those with insurance through their jobs to be more affordable. But, my uncle lost his job, and received a letter from the government that he needs to purchase private insurance, or he can be penalized; The penalty could be a fine or even jail time.
That is the President who has the people in his heart and SOUL.
It's definitely more than what I had at 26. Though it was approved, it has been fought from the day it was approved by those that would not like to see any good come from the Obama camp. When we can start looking at the big picture and not act like gangsters fighting over turf and bragging rights this country will actually make progress.
Health care for all Americans...check!
Glad to see we've got a president finally willing to fix things instead of delay the collapse of it.
Most of the people who want it gone have no idea, what they would replace it with..
I'm doing everything I can to help the president by sharing all of this information with my friends on Face Book. I've always been a fan of the Mr. Obama. I really appreciate what he's done for me.
YES WE CAN
I am so glad this health care act passed and became the law of the land, my husband is a diabetic and insurance even life insurance was not available for him no he can get the help that he needed this makes me very happy indeed, protect the health care act. I am praying that the courts strikes down the republicans
We need to end corruption in the medical field, stop drug companies from paying doctors for prescribing unnecessary drugs to their patients, and stop; doctors from performing unnecessary procedures. The only way to do this is to pay doctors a salary wage.
Complete Lives System, per Whitehouse Advisor Dr. Zeke Emanuel, those over forty and under fourteen will get the pain pill, not the operation.
we'd be interested in seeing that letter. that part of the act isn't going into law until 2014.
He has done such a better job than he is getting credit for!
it will actually be made far more affordable, especially for those who can't pay. the people in the lowest income levels, who can't afford insurance, and don't get routine, preventive care, are our sickest, most costly friends, family and neighbors. making sure that they can be seen routinely, and given the care they need before something serious develops will save billions over time. for example, every $1 spent on prenatal care saves $11, just during the first year of the baby's life.
I don't have insurance, maybe I can get one now...
Private health insurance is a JOKE. HAve you have independent health insurance??? The premiums are ridiculous and the insurance itself doesn't cover a NUMBER of things that you might need treatment for. I dropped mine and have looked into others and to no avail. I was paying $150/month for insurance and if I had an ER visit (national average $750 per visit) it paid $200????? If I needed medications other than antibiotics it would only pay 20%???? I am a victim of private insurance. We need this
I have been reading plenty of negative comments on this plan. Maybe people simply don't understand. Is there possibly a visual explanation for those that don't read that often or that well that will answer more of the simple questions? Something like a flow chart that shows how the unemployed or uninsured are cared for and how the taxpayers dollars are used with a contrast veiw of the current process for the same people and how this affects America's financial bottom line.
President Obama, putting people's interest above corporate profits; finally a leader who has good moral fiber.
You know, we hear politicians say lofty words all the time and we don't believe them - we know they are just saying what we want to hear - right? For once I have a President who I think says what he means and means what he says!
Thank you President Obama - the ACA will save so many lives!
God bless Pres. Obama, Joe Biden and all the "good guys," who govern for the sake of the people ( the 99% ) : I'll love Pres. O forever , for everything good that he stands for and does. He's an inspiration for our youth, a fighter for our seniors, and he presents the best possible image an American President could show the world .
beautiful.. just beautiful. Obama 2012!
What you really need is single payer. The problem with a public option is that you only get what you can afford under your plan. Under single payer you just pay what you can afford every month and get comprehensive cover. We have that here in England. I have been out of work for ten years yet I can see my doctor whenever I want visit the nurse, cheap perscription. If I am really ill just pick up the phone and an ambulance is at my door in minutea. Its far superior to a public option and cheaper
Please America, keep this man as President!
A lot of people get to live long and mostly healthy lives.. others get seriously injured and/or sick. Why punish pre-existing conditions and put caps on coverage? I'm for Obamacare.
Good
A president that actually cares about what happens to the people of the United States. GOP all they want is their pockets filled. Obama 2012. Keeping the campaign alive. First vote I'm eligible to give is going to you. I hope the Education reform passes as well. Thanks from a working class college student!
he did not just kill the most wanted, but gave us new health care reform. Great job Mr. President!
Gracias, Merci, Thank you Mr. President. Like FDR in the 20th century you are the greatest president in 21st century.
Welcome to Ameritopia
Not Bad
Thank you my glorious Barack Obama, I love you!
The election is a week before my 18th birthday. If I were able to, I would definitely vote for Obama.
It all depends on what the Supreme court does...........maybe they will punt and revisit the issue once established and look at it as a tax issue.If they strike the mandate,they have taken the concrete out of the bill.Obama 2012
how can you not be proud to have this man as our President? God Bless America and God Bless Obama!
Fighting for You. . . That's what Presidents are for.
I think it was a small step, not a big step. We didn't even get a public option.
IT'S PASSED I AND MILLIONS OF OTHERS NO LONGER HAVE TO FEAR WE WON'T BE ABLE TO AFFORD HEALTH INSURANCE. un-constitutional um.... no!
Why would anyone want to become a doctor if the pay wasn't huge? Our tuition is insane, we deserve a high pay because of it.
Reseach Ron Paul!
I AM RETIRED AND ITS HAS BENFIT ME GREATLY THANK YOU MR PRESIDENT
"fighting for you"
The mandate has not even been enacted yet, so there is no way that your uncle received that letter. It comes into effect in 2014. Also, The government will provide subsidies for those who cannot buy insurance, and there will be a new health insurance exchange to offer private health insurance at market (low) rates to those who are not employed at a large company. Also, medicaid will be expanded to cover those who lose coverage. Furthermore, the mandate cannot penalize anyone with jail time.
Barack Obama is the only person currently running for president that is inspiring and actually seems somewhat legitimate when he speaks.
The health care system in this country will be improved when the DOCTOR'S greed stops. My Dad was in a rehab center in Sarasota for 6 weeks- the center's owner/doctor saw him exactly TWICE but billed Blue Cross/Blue Sheild for a daily visit every one of those SIX WEEKS. Mom had breast surgery, her doctor saw her in the hospital & then billed for an office visit that NEVER happened. When the system stops the FRAUD billing from the doctors, the system will have a financial chance of working.
be sure to carefully vet your governor and state legislators. they are the ones backing the movement to make sure you get few or no benefits.
These rich Politicians do not care about YOU, yes YOU! stop electing these conservative politicians who are trying to get more for them and less for you...
they'd repeal everyone's but theirs.
I just love thisPresident
Healthcare is still unaffordable. I can barely afford a doctor. When will this be here for us. I have my doubts.
If this scheme does turn out to be unconstitutional, then I'd say you need a new constitution.
I love you President Obama! You're the best thing that has happend to this country in a very very very long time!
I say now, in 20-30 years, the vast majority of all current and future republicans who oppose this will be as adamantly in favor of it as republican voting senior citizens are of Social Security. I'll see you in three decades and say I told you so.
President Obama did the right thing. The Healthcare Act is now the law of the land. Make sure it stays that way. Vote Obama in 2012!!!
I am so proud of this President. A promise kept! You Mr President represent in good in America - fighting for the poor! I am so ashamed they are still people out there who wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act:( SMH....How selfish can you be(?) Seriously President Obama HAS TO BE re-elected in November:)
DOA Dude, for a smart guy & Constitutional professor you would think he would know single payer was legal & more easily pushed then this accomadation to HMO pricks.
How about the President do something about the Trayvon Martin travesty !!!?????
In Joe's words: "This is a big fucking deal."
Never before has the Federal government so overstepped their boundaries and the constitution.
is* fighting, not if.
And no, he's fighting against the true America, not for it.
I love Obama!!! He is the best thing that ever happened to this country!!! I'm so proud to be an American right now! If I win the lottery I'm giving it to him!!! I told a big lie!!
Nothing is free people. I don't understand how people think that insurance companies can just PAY for services without charging people. All this means is increased premiums. Trust me, the people will still be paying for it in some way or another. There's no such thing as a free lunch!!
Good grief is there a book of these talking points? The idea that government is dictating costs and coverages is laughably ridiculous. All of these new insured will have their insurance through private companies, and if the government is setting anything, it's a minimum coverage. Surely in the greatest country on earth we can afford to take care of our citizens when it comes to the most basic of needs, which is health care.
Please, my American friends, vote for Obama.
OBAMA 2012 WE LOVE YOU MR PRESIDENT
PEOPLE FROM OTHER COUNTRIES! MOVE HERE, BECOME RESIDENT, VOTE OBAMA, THEN YOU CAN LEAVE IF YOU WANT! We need President Obama to STAY President Obama. I've NEVER had health insurance. I still don't, but now I know that when I do get it, I'll be safe. I want to live in a country where my safety comes first! OBAMA 2012! OBAMA FOR EVER!
OBAMA HAS TO BE REELECTED GIVE WHAT YOU CAN TO HELP HIM AND VOTE FOR HIM !
Obama- good job
WHAT IS HE SUPPOSED TO DO..
He did the right thing? That'd be a first.
Latest poll shoes 68% of Americans thinks Obama is to blame for $5/gallon gas,'''''''''''pppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp
Elections have consequences and President signature accomplishment, delivering on his promise to sign a Health Care Bill, during his first term in office should not be dismantled by the Court because Republican controlled states oppose the bill.
Vera Richardson
Aaaannndddd why do people say he's the worst President????
-GOD bless.
Obama Cares
Obama needs to win.Really really really...
Haven't you learned anything from Dick Cheney?
Ronald Reagan taught us all that deficits don't matter lol!
But the reforms will help your father. Yes there is a mandate forcing people to get cover but the reforms that have been put in place help out people with low incomes or no income at all. If your father has lost his job, under the new reforms he could end up getting healthcare for free. He needs to check things out before he starts to panick. Obama is a reasonable person and you can't force somone to buy something they literally cannot afford so there has to be some provisions in the reforms.
lol
That isn't Obamacare, that would have been single payer which with both majorities in the house & senate of democrats & Obama's willingness to completely discount
Republicans should have been passed as if for no other reason it is Constittutional unlike Obamacare.
Really Shippo? Really? Do you really read? I could not get insurance at ANY price. Now I have decent coverage. People think if you get sick you get care. Unless you are bleeding or not breathing... get out the visa card or you are screwed without insurance.
OBAMA WINS 2012
the republicans are in the rich insurance companies pockets
shortages here we come. do the research and look up how much healthcare has increased since the federal gov got involved with medicare and medicaid, if they hadnt got involved it would be affordable and more accessible to more ppl. this is just another case of a politician wanting more power
how ludicrous. how absolutely, ignorantly ludicrous. we are the ONLY "developed" country that does not think its citizens' health is a national resource.
Healthcare is still unaffordable. I can barely afford a doctor. When will this be here for us. I have my doubts. It's like the system is trying to slowly euthanize the people. How many will die before this happens? I'll tell you--thousands.
1. the right wing sabre-rattling against Iran has driven speculation on gas, and therefore gas prices, up. do your homework and see why. hint: geography. 2. as for "unpopular," the majority of americans support the Affordable Healthcare Act, with more every day seeing how it prevents their health insurance providers from capping coverage or excluding for pre-existing conditions, just for starters.
With gas prices as they are and the inevitably detrimental implications they entail, touting your unpopular and unconstitutional healthcare mandate and statutes, right now, shows how incredibly out of touch and incompetent Obama is. I look forward to voting for anyone but him in November.
The selfishness of the republicans scares me!
Sorry Obama, But I Think You Kinda A BAD President