Watch: Here's What Five Years of the Affordable Care Act Means for America | The White House

Watch: Here's What Five Years of the Affordable Care Act Means for America | The White House



Sunday, March 22nd, 2015

Watch: Here's What Five Years of the Affordable Care Act Means for America

Better with Obamacare:

On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed a historic law that has transformed the lives of millions of Americans.

Tomorrow, the Affordable Care Act will celebrate five years of significant progress. That's a fact that people across the country can see in more affordable coverage, higher quality care, and better health, thanks to Obamacare.

After five years of the ACA:

More than 16 million Americans have gained health coverage

Take a look back at history in the making:

9.4 million People with Medicare saved a total of more than $15 billion on prescription medications

76 million People are benefiting from preventive care coverage

105 million People no longer have a lifetime limit on their health coverage

Up to 129 million People with pre-existing conditions are no longer at risk of being denied coverage

ZERO Death panels were created

Share the celebration: See how President Obama reacted to the good news five years ago and share how health care reform has been making a difference ever since.