En español | The health care law — known officially as the Affordable Care Act — was enacted in March 2010. Many of its provisions and consumer protections are in effect now. Others phase in over the next few years.
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The Health Care Law and You
The health care law will enable more people to access needed medical care. — Photo by PhotoAlto/Getty Images
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