This creates the problem of not having enough funding to take care of the sickly and elderly who were promised help. The ACA also requires people to pay for care that they may not need, considering that their insurance must cover 10 “essential health benefits” or they will face a penalty. This also forced many people to lose their existing private insurance plans, which did not cover all 10 benefits. By allowing the government to require health insurance, many also argue that the government is intruding on the private rights of citizens. Employers have also cut employee hours to avoid paying higher costs that come with insuring full-time employees (employees who work 30 hours a week) under the new law. Another problem with the ACA is that it raises taxes for the middle class, and may not provide any help covering healthcare costs for those deemed to make enough a
This creates the problem of not having enough funding to take care of the sickly and elderly who were promised help. The ACA also requires people to pay for care that they may not need, considering that their insurance must cover 10 “essential health benefits” or they will face a penalty. This also forced many people to lose their existing private insurance plans, which did not cover all 10 benefits. By allowing the government to require health insurance, many also argue that the government is intruding on the private rights of citizens. Employers have also cut employee hours to avoid paying higher costs that come with insuring full-time employees (employees who work 30 hours a week) under the new law. Another problem with the ACA is that it raises taxes for the middle class, and may not provide any help covering healthcare costs for those deemed to make enough a