The United States has made historic progress in expanding health coverage since President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law on March 23, 2010, as highlighted by the charts below (based on the latest available data). Uninsured rates have fallen dramatically across demographic groups; people receiving coverage through the ACA’s Medicaid expansion have better access to health care, financial security, and health; and a large majority of enrollees in the ACA marketplaces say they’re satisfied with their coverage. These facts are worth keeping in mind amidst ongoing efforts to sabotage the ACA.
1: Historic Coverage Gains
2: Improvements Across Demographic Groups
3: Improved Access to Care, Health, and Finances
4: Better Coverage and Access to Treatment for People with Opioid-Use Disorders
5: High Marks for Marketplace Coverage