Health Matters: Television for Life

ObamaCare Basics

Season 10 Episode 10 | 59m 30s

The official name is the Patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act but it’s often called ObamaCare. It was signed into law in March of 2010 and is being phased in. Right now, federal and state governments are bracing for the final switch in 2014, and there is lots going on to get ready. What does is it all mean and how will you be affected?

Aired: 06/20/13 | Rating: TV-G

Production funding provided by Providence Inland Northwest Washington

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