1. Affordable Care Act Dr. Michael K. Gusmano
Associate Professor of Health Policy
Rutgers University School of Public Health

2. What does the Patient Projection and Affordable Care Act Do?
Regulates private health insurance
Expands the Medicaid program
Requires individuals to purchase health insurance or pay a fee
Created insurance “exchanges” or marketplaces that facilitate the purchase of health insurance
Provides subsidies for lower income individuals

3. What Did the ACA Accomplish?
The Number of Uninsured Adults Dropped to 23 Million in 2016, Down from 37 Million in 2010
The ACA’s Individual Market Reforms and Subsidies Have Made It Easier for People to Buy Health Plans on Their Own
Particularly for people with low incomes and/or health problems

4. What are the Leading Republican Ideas for Health Reform?
Income and payroll tax deduction for people who have “qualified health plans” of $7,500 for individuals or $20,500 for families.
Expand the use of Health Savings Accounts
High Risk Pools
Selling insurance across state lines