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Obamacare, or the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Overview

Affordable Care Act

Congress passed the Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare,"  and it was signed into law by President Obama in March 2010.  Two years later, on June 28, 2012, the Supreme Court issued a final decision to uphold the law.

Take a look at the videos below from the Kaiser Family Foundation for brief, easy to understand overviews of the Affordable Care Act.

Health Reform Hits Main Street

Health Insurance Explained -- The YouToons Have It Covered

The YouToons Get Ready for Obamacare


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