Affordable Care Act Policy

Affordable Care Act Policy

Policymaking Charting Assignment: Part I of the Course Project (150 points):

In this first step of your Policymaking project, use the provided MS Word Chart template Download MS Word Chart template(a minimum of one page in length):

Research and choose one of the below contemporary policies of your choice and interest. You are welcome to use any policy we have touched upon throughout the course.

State your topic from the list above or choose your own topic.
Talk about some of the background issues that may have led to the policy.
How does the policy impact individuals domestically or internationally?
Find 2 to 3 sources related to your chosen policy. You are welcome to include: a state constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the United Nations Newsroom, the World Health Organization, or the PEW Research Center. All material within the course room can be cited and referenced as needed.

Here is an example of a completed Chart for your review: Word Chart Example

One page in length.
Integrate at least 2-3 sources. All material within the course room can be cited and referenced as needed.
At the bottom of your flyer, add references.
Follow appropriate APA citation guidelines.

Affordable Care Act Policy

Policy Topic	Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Background Issues That Led to the Policy	The Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010 in response to rising healthcare costs, lack of insurance coverage among millions of Americans, and overall inefficiencies in the U.S. healthcare system. Prior to the ACA, many individuals …….
Domestic or International Impact	Domestically, the ACA increased healthcare access for over 20 million Americans, particularly those with low income or pre-existing conditions. It expanded Medicaid in many states, allowed young adults to remain on their parents’ insurance until age 26, and required ……..