The Affordable Care Act and African Americans

Author Emmanuel Hurtado highlights the benefits of the Affordable Care Act for the African American community.

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The federal and state health insurance marketplaces will be open for the second round of enrollment from November 15, 2014, to February 15, 2015. For information on how to enroll, visit www.HealthCare.gov. The Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped millions of uninsured Americans—especially African Americans—gain affordable, high-quality health care coverage. As enrollment for 2015 coverage begins, here are five facts to keep in mind about the effects of the ACA on the African American community.

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5 Key Facts About the Affordable Care Act for African Americans by Emmanuel Hurtado

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