human
I've been hearing a lot about the new health care law. What does it mean?
assistant
The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is a set of laws that aims to make health insurance more affordable and accessible for all Americans. It requires most individuals to have health coverage and provides subsidies for those who can't afford it. It also expands Medicaid eligibility to millions of low-income people, and creates an individual mandate requiring most Americans to purchase health insurance or pay a penalty.