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When was Obamacare overturned?

Leia Doyle

When was Obamacare overturned?

March 23, 2010
The following is a list of efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (commonly called the ACA or “Obamacare”), which had been enacted by the 111th United States Congress on March 23, 2010….Vote total summary.

Month number of votes running total
May 2012 1 30
June 2012 2 32
July 2012 1 33
December 2012 1 34

Is the Affordable Care Act going to be repealed?

Concerned United States citizens want to know how likely is it that the Affordable Care Act will be repealed and replaced. Though speculative, the answer to the question is not an impossible one. The repeal of the Affordable Care Act, also known as ACA or Obamacare, is a subject that is under much scrutiny.

What happens if Obamacare is overturned?

The most obvious consequence of overturning the ACA would be that more than 20 million people would be at serious risk of losing their health insurance, either through the marketplaces set up under the law to sell private plans, or through the expansion of Medicaid in many states.

Will I lose my Medicaid if Obamacare is overturned?

Overturning the ACA would eliminate a Medicaid coverage pathway and federal Medicaid financing for millions of people. If the ACA is overturned, these individuals lose their federal entitlement to coverage and states cannot claim 90% federal matching dollars for their Medicaid costs.

Did Obamacare help or hurt?

Millions of Americans have benefitted by receiving insurance coverage through the ACA. Many of these people were unemployed or had low-paying jobs. The ACA has been highly controversial, despite the positive outcomes. Conservatives objected to the tax increases and higher insurance premiums needed to pay for Obamacare.

What are the negatives to Obamacare?

Cons:

  • The cost has not decreased for everyone8,9 Those who do not qualify for subsidies may find marketplace health insurance plans unaffordable.
  • Loss of company-sponsored health plans10
  • Tax penalties11
  • Shrinking networks12
  • Shopping for coverage can be complicated.