Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act, or ACA, creates a transparent market place and establishes common-sense consumer protections. According to Affordable Care Act, people should have the following rights: Right to Information about why their claims or coverage was denied. Right to have an independent review. Right to appeal to the insurance company. This act is important for reforming the healthcare system to work for healthcare consumers and not just the insurance companies.