A client is self-employed as a mechanic and has no health insurance coverage. Which of the following best describes the legislation that will assist this client in obtaining health insurance?
A) Balanced Budget Act
B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
C) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
D) Social Security Act

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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to increase health insurance quality and affordability, lower the uninsured rate by expanding insurance coverage, and reduce the costs of healthcare for individuals and the government. It provides mechanisms such as exchanges, subsidies, and mandates to help individuals like the self-employed mechanic obtain health insurance.

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