The Obama administration on Friday issued a final rule that implements five key consumer protections in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Some of the consumer protections—including for those with pre-existing conditions—have been among the most popular parts of the often-controversial reform law.
"Because of the Affordable Care Act, being denied affordable health coverage due to medical conditions will be a thing of the past for every American," Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said in a statement. "Being sick will no longer keep you, your family, or your employees from being able to get affordable health coverage."
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