Where is the "affordable" in the Affordable Care Act?

Reader comment on: Questions For The Presidential Debate

Submitted by David Gerstman (United States), Sep 20, 2012 13:44

The Affordable Care Act was supposed to make health insurance more affordable and universal. Since its passage, though, health insurance premiums have risen, taking a larger share of a worker's take home pay. While the average American is bearing the costs of the legislation, health insurance companies appear to be prospering. Why has the legislation not worked as advertised?

Note: Comments are moderated by the editor and are subject to editing.

Submit a comment on this article

Other reader comments on this item

Title By Date
Estate Tax [23 words]Robert AbramsSep 25, 2012 14:08
Family Law and Court System [61 words]Michael GreeneSep 23, 2012 12:23
HOW CAN 20% ABSORB LOAD OF 53% UNDER REPUBLICAN PARTY PLATFORM? [84 words]SAMUEL MATTHEWSSep 21, 2012 15:50
⇒ Where is the "affordable" in the Affordable Care Act? [59 words]David GerstmanSep 20, 2012 13:44
↔ affordable health [86 words]Bonnie WellsSep 30, 2012 07:55
Card Check [48 words]David WeinkrantzSep 18, 2012 19:48

Comment on this item

Mark my comment as a response to Where is the "affordable" in the Affordable Care Act? by David Gerstman

Email me if someone replies to my comment

Note: Comments are moderated by the editor and are subject to editing.