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District of Columbia

Nia Heard-Garris, Washington

Nia is a medical student at Howard University who recently learned that the Affordable Care Act will make it possible for her to receive coverage on her mother's health insurance policy. Nia had been on her mother’s insurance but was dropped after she graduated from college and got married. As a medical student, she is enthusiastic about the new law, which will make it easier for more Americans to get the care they need.

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D.C.'s Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

9,700

Number of residents who hit the donut hole last year and could be eligible for rebates if they hit the donut hole this year:

6,390

Number of Medicare beneficiaries who will receive free preventive services and other benefits:

74,800

Number of people who purchase private insurance and will not have to worry about lifetime limits being placed on coverage:

281,000

Number of people who purchase private insurance who are protected from rescissions:

281,000

Number of young adults who could have quality affordable coverage through their parents:

1,950

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

6,150

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

28,900

Amount of Federal Spending Support on Medicaid, 2014-2019 (millions of dollars):

902