>It helped give free or low-cost health care to people that couldn't afford it because now the government is picking up the lion's share of the tab. But it did

>It helped give free or low-cost health care to people that couldn't afford it because now the government is picking up the lion's share of the tab. But it didn't and doesn't provide care. It provides free or low-cost health care insurance to people that couldn't afford the insurance. They still have to pay for their actual health care with high, up front deductibles. Which many probably still can't afford. But the insurance companies are running to the bank with the mandated policy coverage and flow of federal tax dollars (via subsidies).