Private Health Insurance: Early Evidence Finds Premium Tax Credit Likely Contributed to Expanded Coverage, but Some Lack Access to Affordable Plans

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By John E. Dicken (au)
Year: 2015
Pages: 63
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-6766-8

Product Code: 1457867664

Description

The number of uninsured individuals and the rising cost of health insurance have been long-standing issues. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) mandated that most individuals have health insurance that provides minimum essential coverage or pay a tax penalty. To make health insurance more affordable and expand access, PPACA created the Advance Premium Tax Credit (APTC) to subsidize the cost of exchange plansäó» premiums for those eligible. This report examined (1) what is known about the effects of the APTC; and (2) the extent to which affordable health benefits plans are available and individuals are able to maintain minimum essential coverage. Tables and figures. This is a print on demand report.

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