View Key Features of the Affordable Care Act or read a year-by-year overview of features.
Coverage
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Ends Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions for Children: Health plans can no longer limit or deny benefits to children under 19 due to a pre-existing condition.
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Keeps Young Adults Covered: If you are under 26, you may be eligible to be covered under your parent’s health plan.
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Ends Arbitrary Withdrawals of Insurance Coverage: Insurers can no longer cancel your coverage just because you made an honest mistake.
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Guarantees Your Right to Appeal: You now have the right to ask that your plan reconsider its denial of payment.