Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
Effective Dates of Obamacare Provisions
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Af-fordable Care Act. The law provides for comprehensive health insurance reforms that roll out over four years and beyond. ■ Provisions Effective in 2010 New Consumer Protections Consumers can compare health insurance coverage options online and pick the coverage that works for them. Insurance companies are prevented from denying coverage to children under the age of 19 due to a preexisting condition. Insurance companies can no longer deny payment for services because of an error or technical mistake on a customer’s application. Insurance companies are prohibited from imposing lifetime dollar…
