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The ACA Affords Protections for Young People With Rare Health Conditions
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The ACA Affords Protections for Young People With Rare Health Conditions
A Wisconsin patient with a rare condition was protected by the ACA’s preexisting condition provision and continuity of care.
Americans on Private Insurance Are Protected by the ACA
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Americans on Private Insurance Are Protected by the ACA
A cancer patient in Illinois is relieved to have health care protections from the ACA.
Kansans With Diabetes Can Access Affordable and Reliable Health Care Through the ACA
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Kansans With Diabetes Can Access Affordable and Reliable Health Care Through the ACA
A Kansas state legislator accessed ACA subsidies for affordable and reliable health care.
The ACA Provides Affordable Health Care for Georgians With Preexisting Conditions
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The ACA Provides Affordable Health Care for Georgians With Preexisting Conditions
A Georgia woman explains how the ACA’s protections have ensured her access to reliable health care.
The ACA Allows Insulin Affordability Advocate To Start Small Business
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The ACA Allows Insulin Affordability Advocate To Start Small Business
A small-business owner in Minnesota explains how the ACA allowed her the freedom to quit her job and start her business.
13 Years Later: The Affordable Care Act’s Enduring Legacy
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13 Years Later: The Affordable Care Act’s Enduring Legacy
Americans share how the Affordable Care Act has changed their lives and continues to benefit them.
Biden’s Policies Are Lowering the Costs of and Expanding Access to Health Care
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Biden’s Policies Are Lowering the Costs of and Expanding Access to Health Care
Recent legislative victories are making it easier for Americans to obtain health coverage, afford prescription drugs, and live healthier lives.
Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy
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Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy
State Rep. Michelle Grim (D-OH) describes how federal funding from the American Rescue Plan is being used to wipe medical debt in Ohio. An estimated 41,000 Ohio residents will see their medical debt erased thanks to the program that is being replicated in towns and local governments across the country.
Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery
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Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery
On the second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, Americans share how the legislation has affected their lives and communities.
Local Government Uses American Rescue Plan Funds To Erase Medical Debt
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Local Government Uses American Rescue Plan Funds To Erase Medical Debt
An Ohio city councilwoman passed legislation allocating American Rescue Plan funds to wipe out medical debt in her community.
The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future
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The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future
This collection features stories from Americans across the country whose lives and communities have benefited from the legislative and executive actions passed under the Biden administration.
Older Arizonan Will Save Thousands of Dollars Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act
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Older Arizonan Will Save Thousands of Dollars Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act will help lower costs for an Arizonan resident who struggled to afford expensive prescription medications on a fixed budget.