Stanford University hosted a debate on whether or not the Affordable Care Act is constitutional. The debate, featuring Profs. Randy Barnett of Georgetown University School of Law, and Pamela Karlan of Stanford Law School.
The Affordable Care Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama in March 2010.
If you purchase or join a new plan on or after September 23, 2010 insurance companies must:
Cover recommended preventive services without charging out of pocket costs: Services like mammograms, colonoscopies, immunizations, pre-natal and new baby care are now covered, and insurance companies are prohibited from charging deductibles, co-payments or co-insurance.
Consumers are guaranteed the right to appeal insurance company decisions to an independent third party.
Guarantee enrollees their choice of primary care provider: Consumers have their choice of provider within the plan’s network of doctors, including OB-GYNs and pediatricians, without a referral, as well as out-of-network emergency care.