14 Years of the Affordable Care Act: Impact on Adults Ages 50-64

Olivia Dean, AARP Public Policy Institute

Jane Sung, AARP Public Policy Institute

Catelyn Middlebrooks, AARP Public Policy Institute

Published May 30, 2024

More People are Insured Thanks to the ACA

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) – now 14 years old – has played a critical role in expanding access to affordable health coverage for millions of adults ages 50 to 64, including through its health insurance Marketplaces.

These national and state fact sheets compile some key statistics about declining uninsured rates, increasing affordability, and more since the ACA became law.

Suggested Citation:
Dean, Olivia, Jane Sung, and Catelyn Middlebrooks. 14 Years of the Affordable Care Act: Impact on Adults Ages 50-64. Washington, DC: AARP Public Policy Institute, May 7, 2024. https://doi.org/10.26419/ppi.00229.001

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14 Years of the Affordable Care Act: Impact on Adults Ages 50-64

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