CNN CNN Newsroom October 1, 2013 17:07:00
New benefits and protections that have been in place for some time under this law. but for the 15% of american who's don't have health insurance, this opportunity is life-changing. let me just tell folks a few stories that are represented here today. a few years ago, amanda barrett left her job to take care of her parents. for a while she had temporary insurance that covered herrer multiple sclerosis. when it expired, many insurers wouldn't cover her and she ended up paying $1200 a month. starting today, she can get covered for much less because today's new plan can't use your medical history ...