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Health Insurance Disparities and the Affordable Care Act: Where Could Inequality Decline?

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In 2014, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) increased access to health insurance for millions of Americans. Based on income, some people may receive subsidies and tax credits to buy insurance, while others may qualify for Medicaid in certain states. Could these changes help to reduce disparities in health insurance? How could Medicaid expansion affect these changes?

Page Last Revised - October 8, 2021
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