The patient protection and affordable care act: Affording the PPACA in 2014 and beyond

摘要

As we all know, in 2010 Congress passed The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as one of the most sweeping pieces of legislation regarding healthcare in this country. Contained within the PPACA are dozens of provisions including healthcare exchanges, mandates, credits, and rules, rules, rules galore. Of the more well-known provisions are the healthcare mandates for both the employer and the employee. Unfortunately, nothing else in the entire rest of the ACA sparks such controversy and fear as these mandates. It doesn't have to be that way for employees or employers. The following will explain the mandates.