human
I've been hearing a lot about the new health care reform legislation. What is it all about?
assistant
The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, was signed into law by President Obama in 2010. It aims to provide affordable and accessible healthcare coverage for all Americans. It does this by expanding Medicaid eligibility, providing subsidies to help low-income people buy insurance, and mandating that most individuals purchase health insurance or pay a penalty.