Infographic: Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act — Addressing the unique health needs of women.The health care law makes it easier for women to access and pay for health care, helping them and their families stay healthy.
More than 6 in 10 women ages 40 and older had a mammogram within the past two years. The law requires coverage of many preventive services for women, including mammograms, at no cost to women.
Nearly 77 percent of women start breastfeeding after giving birth. Only 16 percent still exclusively breastfeed at 6 months. The law requires coverage of breastfeeding support and equipment to make going back to work easier for breastfeeding moms.
An estimated 19.7 million women are smokers, which puts them at risk for several types of cancer and heart disease. The law requires coverage, at no cost, for services to help women quit smoking.
More than 4 in 10 women ages 15–44 use some form of contraception. The law requires coverage of FDA-approved birth control at no cost to women.