The health care system used in the U.S is the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It was created in 2010; it is a health care policy set up between the government, employers and the people. It guarantees all Americans access to affordable health insurance. There are two different federal programs within the ACA that provide health care; Medicare, for adults older than 65; and Medicaid, for low-income persons. There are also private insurance options that are state regulated. Private insurance provides additional access with income based subsidies, which is government issued money to aid in
The health care system used in the U.S is the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It was created in 2010; it is a health care policy set up between the government, employers and the people. It guarantees all Americans access to affordable health insurance. There are two different federal programs within the ACA that provide health care; Medicare, for adults older than 65; and Medicaid, for low-income persons. There are also private insurance options that are state regulated. Private insurance provides additional access with income based subsidies, which is government issued money to aid in