The Most Important Policies That Impacted African Americans
The 11 Most Important Policies That Impacted African Americans in The Last 50 Years - Page 8
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
The health reform legislation got an exorbitant amount of attention this year, because of the role of insurance coverage. The legislation constitutes more affordable health care, expanding coverage to all Americans. It also provides tax cuts for middle class families, ends discrimination of those with preexisting conditions and promises to lower the nation’s deficit.
Date Enacted: March 2010
Proponents: Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Charles Rangel, Kendrick Meek and Linda Sanchez
Effect on African-Americans: With 19.6 percent of African-Americans not being insured and many suffering from illness considered “preexisting” this bills allows for millions to get the medical care they deserve.
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