Individual Mandate and Related Information Requirements Under ACA

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Describes individual mandated health insurance under P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), as amended by P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation A...

Describes individual mandated health insurance under P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), as amended by P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Discusses minimum essential coverage, penalties for noncompliance, affordability and exemptions, and procedures for failure to pay penalty. Summarizes information to be provided to individuals. Provides appendix including illustrative examples of individual mandate penalties.

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