Background Information
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowIncludes introduction, overview, chronology, background, and more.
Search healthcare, Affordable Care Act, Essential Healthcare Benefits, or other related concept.
opens new windowHealth Care Reform: Is the Affordable Care Act working? (2016)
opens new windowHealth Care Industry: Can new models improve care and lower costs? (2020) opens new windowView chronology.
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Use the references databases below to get succinct background information.
Government & Policy Resources
opens new windowHealthcare.gov
Official website of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the marketplace for health insurance. Includes data on the about the Essentail Health Benefits and insurance plans.
opens new windowKaiser Family Foundation (KFF)
Non-profit focusing on national health issues, including in-depth ACA reports and analysis of healthcare premiums.
opens new windowU.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
Oversees the ACA and health policy. contains reports on the ACA's implementation and its effects on the insurance markets.
opens new windowCenter for Medicare & Medical Services (CMS)
Provides detailed information on ACA policies, premium changes, and Essential health Benefits requirements.