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Scott to Headline Event in Hampton Celebrating 5th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

March 21, 2015

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott will join Celebrate Healthcare and other community leaders tomorrow at the Peninsula Soul Food Restaurant in Hampton, Virginia to celebrate the 5th anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law.

Since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, approximately 16.4 million uninsured individuals have received coverage since the law's provisions took effect in 2010. As of the end of the second open enrollment period, nearly 11.7 million individuals have selected a Marketplace plan or were reenrolled in coverage for 2015. And since 2010, about 5.7 million young adults have gained coverage as a direct result of the Affordable Care Act.

Congressman Scott will discuss these and the many other successes of the Affordable Care Act tomorrow in Hampton. Full details:

WHO:

Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03)
Ranking Member, House Committee on Education and the Workforce

WHAT:

5th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Hosted by Celebrate Healthcare

WHERE:

Peninsula Soul Food Restaurant (formerly Captain George's Seafood Restaurant)
2710 West Mercury Blvd.
Hampton, Virginia 23666

WHEN:

Sunday, March 22, 2015
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Issues:Health Care