Instead, the law simply sets a minimum standard of coverage that some old plans did not meet, thereby forcing certain individuals to find more robust plans.
Both would also set minimum standards for coverage and place limits on how much the price of policies could vary from individual to individual.
Jonathan Gruber argues for a two-tier health system that has government mandated minimum standards for coverage, access, and quality but allows individuals to buy more than that minimum.
By 2014, when the bulk of the reform's provisions kick in, states are required to have put regulated insurance exchanges in place so that consumers can buy plans that meet minimum standards for coverage.
It requires most Americans to buy insurance, offers subsidies to help low-income people receive coverage and sets minimum standards for coverage.
The law requires most Americans to buy health insurance, offers subsidies to help low-income people receive coverage and sets minimum standards for coverage.
Prisoners of war are entitled to minimum standards of treatment.
Opponents must meet certain minimum standards of skill.
It sets the minimum standards of acceptable conduct for cadets.
