Commonwealth Fund January 11, 2023
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For the first time since Congress established essential health benefit requirements under the Affordable Care Act, the Biden administration is preparing to update them
Much has changed in health needs and care over the past decade, and the request for information on the ACA essential health benefit provides an opportunity for comment on how coverage should adapt
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) not only expanded the number of people covered by health insurance, but also the comprehensiveness of coverage, particularly for people insured as individuals or through small employers. Prior to the ACA, many health plans did not cover maternity care or ensure minimum coverage. When designing the law, Congress included an essential health benefits (EHB) requirement to ensure...