A controversial provision of the Affordable Care Act is the expansion of a public assistance program designed to make health coverage available to low-income individuals.By increasing the maximum income level that can be earned and still qualify for benefits,millions of individuals will be eligible for coverage under this public assistance program.This public assistance program is called

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The controversial provision of the Affordable Care Act mentioned in the question refers to the expansion of Medicaid, a public assistance program designed to provide health coverage to low-income individuals. The expansion increased the maximum income level that can be earned and still qualify for benefits, making millions of people eligible for coverage under Medicaid. Medicare is a separate program for individuals 65 years and older or with certain disabilities, while Health Maintenance Organizations and Affordable Health Exchanges are not public assistance programs but rather options for private health coverage.

A Controversial Provision of the Affordable Care Act Is the Expansion