By BLAKE AUED
The Athens Banner-Herald
March 28, 2010
Congress put the finishing touches on health care reform Thursday, and President Obama is expected to sign the law early this week.
The plan touched off perhaps the most contentious political debate since the Iraq war - a national argument that promises to continue at least through Election Day. Beyond the rhetoric, here's a look at how the bill will affect Northeast Georgia residents.
HOW IT WORKS
The law is intended to extend health coverage to 94 percent of Americans and bring costs down over the long term.
It has three main components. It requires insurance companies to offer plans to everyone. To stop people from waiting until they get sick to buy insurance, it mandates everyone to buy a plan or pay a fine. Not everyone can afford insurance, so it provides subsidies to low- and middle-income individuals and families.
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