The insurance companies lobbied heavily in favor of the ACA as written. After all, millions of people would now be required to buy their product and if the pers

The insurance companies lobbied heavily in favor of the ACA as written. After all, millions of people would now be required to buy their product and if the person couldn't afford it, the government would cover some portion of the gap. The real bill - total liabilities - will be paid later by the next CEO/management but the current people got their bonuses.