The Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, provides more rights and protections and expand access to affordable quality healthcare to tens of millions of uninsured people. The act requires all Americans to purchase a plan, or pay a tax penalty on their federal income taxes. If you cannot afford The Affordable Care Act then you are most likely eligible for Medicare or Medicaid. The Affordable Care Act is paid with our taxes, budget cuts and government funding. The Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Obama in March 2010. In the general election The Affordable Care was a cornerstone of Barack Obama’s campaign. Although it was not a new concept. Democratic presidents before him had unsuccessful health care programs