human
I've been hearing a lot about the new health care law. What is it and how will it affect me?
assistant
The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, was signed into law in 2010 and has had a significant effect on many Americans’ access to health insurance. It requires most Americans to have health insurance and provides subsidies for those who need them to help pay for coverage. Additionally, it allows children to stay on their parents' plans until they are 26 years old. This means that millions of uninsured Americans now have access to affordable health insurance.