Obamacare / Health Care Laws
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    Does Obamacare allow people to keep their current coverage? - DEBATED

    Does Obamacare cover children with pre-existing conditions? – YES

    Can adults get health insurance coverage under Obamacare despite having a pre-existing condition? - YES

    Under Obamacare, can insurance companies cancel coverage if a person gets sick? – NO

    Can children up to age 26 remain on their parent’s health insurance? – YES

    Does Obamacare require that retiree health plans cover children up to age 26? – NO

    Will lifetime or annual limits on health insurance coverage be eliminated? – YES

    Does Obamacare require insurers to offer coverage for treatment of mental illness? – YES

    Will Obamacare require insurers to offer coverage for substance abuse? – YES

    Does Obamacare include dental coverage for children? – YES

    Does Obamacare include dental coverage for adults? – NO

    Will individuals currently covered by veterans’ health benefits be considered covered under Obamacare? – YES

    Will Obamacare cover alternative medicine? – DEBATED

    Does Obamacare require insurance plans to have a minimum basic coverage level? – YES

    Will Obamacare require health insurers to present health insurance information in clear and easily understandable terms? – YES

    Does Obamacare apply to health plans offered by colleges and universities? – YES

    Will Obamacare result in fewer people with health care insurance? – DEBATED

    Does Obamacare allow individuals to appeal medical service denials? – YES


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