What is an ACA survey?
What is an ACA survey?
This series of Commonwealth Fund surveys tracks the implementation and impact of the Affordable Care Act’s coverage expansions.
What increased support for the ACA?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), of 2010, or Obamacare, was the most monumental change in US health care policy since the passage of Medicaid and Medicare in 1965. Further, in terms of how health insurance is been provided, the majority the expansion was based on Medicaid expansion, with an increase of 13 million.
How have opinions about the ACA changed?
The most recent KFF Tracking Poll conducted in December 2020 found about half of the public (53%) hold a favorable opinion of the ACA while about one-third (34%) hold a negative opinion of the law.
When was the ACA passed?
March 23, 2010
The law was enacted in two parts: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23, 2010 and was amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act on March 30, 2010. For More Information: Read the Full Law.
What is a pseudo poll?
A voodoo poll (or pseudo-poll) is a pejorative description of an opinion poll with no statistical or scientific reliability, which is therefore not a good indicator of opinion on an issue.
How much does Cobra cost on average?
COBRA costs an average of $599 per month. An Obamacare plan of similar quality costs $462 per month—but with the government subsidies available, the average cost of an Obamacare plan on HealthSherpa is less than $10 per month.
Why should we keep Obamacare?
By making health coverage more affordable and accessible and thus increasing the number of Americans with coverage, by funding community-based public health and prevention programs, and by supporting research and tracking on key health measures, the ACA is beginning to reduce disparities in health insurance coverage.
What is an on-exchange health insurance plan?
If you’re buying a health insurance plan in the individual market, you’ll probably hear people referring to “on-exchange” plans versus “off-exchange” plans. An “on-exchange” plan is simply one that’s purchased through the exchange.
How does the Census Bureau collect health insurance data?
The Census Bureau collects health insurance data using three national surveys: the Current Population Survey’s Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC), American Community Survey (ACS), and Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP).
What is the largest health insurance exchange?
The largest health insurance exchange, HealthCare.gov, is run by the federal government, serving health insurance shoppers in 39 states. The other 11 states and the District of Columbia each run their own exchanges.
What is the enrollment period for the health insurance exchange?
In every state, enrollment in the exchange (and outside the exchange) is limited to an annual open enrollment window (November 1 to December 15 in most states) and special enrollment periods triggered by qualifying events.
