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There were several people involved in the PPACA. It was introduced in the House by Charles Rangle, passed by Senate, and signed by President Barack Obama.
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What if ObamaCare wasn't budgeted?
The question is irrelevant. The PPACA is budgeted, and is scored by both the CBO (Congressional Budget Office) and the GAO (General Accounting Office). The costs of the PPACA to the federal government are part of the general budget.Of course, with a program of the complexity and size of the PPACA, the future outcomes and costs are unknown, and can only be estimated. Which, again, the CBO and GAO both have done, and are included in all future formal budget projections.
Who is exempt from ObamaCare?
The PPACA is enforced on all legalresidents of the United States, whether they are citizens or not. None of them are exempt.Illegal residents of the US are not eligible to be covered, and cannot receive coverage under the PPACA, nor are they subject to its penalties/requirements.Thus, no one is EXEMPT - "exempt" implies that the law applies a person, but they are immune from its requirements.
Who Is Exempt from receiving ObamaCare?
The PPACA is enforced on all legalresidents of the United States, whether they are citizens or not. None of them are exempt.Illegal residents of the US are not eligible to be covered, and cannot receive coverage under the PPACA, nor are they subject to its penalties/requirements.Thus, no one is EXEMPT - "exempt" implies that the law applies a person, but they are immune from its requirements.
What specific benefits are reduced or limited on Medicare as a result of the Affordable Care Act?
The PPACA makes signficant changes to Medicaid (the program for the poor), but mostly administrative changes to Medicare (the program for the elderly). Medicare is a separately administered program from most of the PPACA system, and the only really significant changes to Medicare that were included in were administrative (covering the method of payments, and amounts), and the eventual elimination of the Part D "donut hole" coverage problem. See the link below for a summary list of all the changes that the PPACA made to Medicare. Note that almost none concern available services/benefits.
Why are the critics saying that the PPACA is unconstitutional?
Beginning in 2014, the PPACA will require individuals to purchase health care insurance. This is the first time in history that the federal government has ever forced Americans to buy anything. If this bill is upheld by the Supreme Court as being constitutional, the powers of the federal governement will be seemingly endless. The thought of being forced to purchase anything on the grounds of American citizenship is unconstitutional...
Is it true that under the ObamaCare bill your primary physician must be the doctor admitting you to the hospital in order for Medicare to pay for it?
The PPACA does NOT apply to any Medicare program or insurance coverage. Medicare is NOT part of the PPACA. Medicare is the old-age social insurance program for those 65 and up. If you mean Medicaid (the health care coverage for poor people), the PPACA does not specify such details. Medicaid is administered by the states, with certain funding and general requirements coming from the Federal government. The details of required procedures to be followed for payment are up to individual states to decide upon. So, in that context, you will have to ask your state's Medicaid program about this issue.
When will ObamaCare start?
Some of the provisions of the PPACA started in 2012. The Exchange system started in 2013, with initial sign ups going through 31 March 2014. Certain groups have petitioned for delay waivers, and have been given more time to comply with all the aspects of the PPACA. In addition, there is an ongoing suit (now in front of the Supreme Court) regarding how certain provisions apply to religiously-sponsored companies. However, the vast majority of people will consider the PPACA to have started in 2014, as that's when the Exchanges and the employer coverage provisions kicked in. By 2015, all aspects of the law should have been litigated completely, and all waivers ended.
What is the number for ObamaCare?
ObamaCare does not have "a number" as it's not a plan. It's a regulatory framework which covers a whole bunch of areas in the healthcare system. If you have questions about the particulars of the PPACA, visit the Federal Healthcare web site, linked under related links. However, I would highly recommend seeing a healthcare insurance specialist - that is, an insurance agent specializing in selling healthcare. They will be able to answer a much larger variety of questions about the effects of the PPACA on you.
Is ObamaCare using medicare dollars to help pay for this new law?
No.Medicare is an entirely separate system from the PPACA, and funded from a different source. Medicare is a social insurance program paid (primarily) from payroll taxes, and open to US citizens 65 and older.The PPACA allows for the expansion of Medicaid (medical coverage for the poor), and is funded by the states and federal government out of the general tax revenue of both.The operation of the PPACA-created Insurance Exchanges are paid for out of state funds (even if Federally-run, the state must reimburse the Federal government for proporational costs). All enforcement and compliance funding comes from the general operating budget of the relevant agencies/departments. Both of these costs should be offset by additional taxes and fees levied on the healthcare industry as part of the PPACA.The final portion, the subsidies given to the people who buy insurance through the Exchanges come from the Federal government. They are paid for from general tax revenue, which will include any PPACA-related penalties paid by non-compliant individuals and businesses.
Who really was behind obamacare?
First, the official name for it is the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)." Its opponents often refer to it as "Obamacare," when they are trying to blame the president for an act with which they disagree. This act was passed by congress in March 2010. As for who was behind it, it was a priority for Democrats and for the president; they were trying to reform health care in the United States. The PPACA passed the Senate with all Democrats voting for it, and all Republicans voting against it. It should be noted that while Democrats voted for it, some felt it did not go far enough: they would have preferred a "Single Payer" system. But Democrats ultimately agreed to pass the act because they believed it made a good start in eliminating some of the problems with the health care system. Their Republican opponents disagreed and promised that if a Republican was elected, the PPACA (or "Obamacare") would be repealed.
Is the patient Protection and Affordable Care Act constitutional?
Yes.In the case National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, the Supreme Court declared that the PPACA is indeed legal and Constitutional.However, they did rule a specific clause illegal, which required the states to expand their Medicaid coverage. The ruling left that expansion as an option to the states, not a requirement.In addition, as the PPACA is a huge, sprawling piece of legislation, specific implementation regulations issued by the responsible Executive Branch departments continue to be litigated. For instance, the regulations issued by the Dept of HHS requiring birth control coverage are currently being litigated. NONE of these related to the law itself, rather only the administrative regulation and enforcement.
Is God involved in our birthdays?
If God is involved with everything, then he is involved with our birthdays. If you believe in a god then it/he/she can be involved in your whole life. If on the other hand you do not believe in a god, then it/he/she can not be involved in anything.
