Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies

Access to affordable and quality health care is a top priority of millions across the United States.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has provided health insurance to millions of Americans and reduced the cost of healthcare for millions more. The Affordable Care Act became law in 2010, protecting millions from losing their care coverage because of pre-existing conditions. The ACA is a federal program, with health insurance exchanges and expanded Medicaid programs administered by the states.

Attorneys general have been leaders in defending the ACA, enforcing the provisions of the ACA, protecting healthcare coverage for vulnerable populations, and fighting for reproductive healthcare coverage.