Numbers To Know: Who Is Benefitting From The Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act is benefiting millions of Americans. The law:
Works for women, children, seniors - everyone.
More than 86 million Americans received preventive care such as mammograms and colonoscopies for free in 2011.
Works for young adults.
2.5 million young adults are now insured because of the new healthcare law.
Works for older Americans.
More than 5.1 million Medicare beneficiaries will be eligible for healthcare tax credits to provide lower cost health insurance to their employers.
Works for those with pre-existing conditions.
129 million Americans with chronic illnesses and pre-existing conditions will never again be unable to find coverage after 2014.
Works for small businesses
A growing number of businesses offering health care coverage are taking advantage of tax credits available under the law.
