On April 5, local time, U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law the expansion of the Affordable Care Act.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama delivered a speech on the bill that day, returning to the White House for the first time since leaving office in 2017.
During his speech, Obama touted the benefits of his "Obamacare" plan, while expressing support for current President Joe Biden.
In his speech, Obama "jokingly called Biden the vice president" and praised the Affordable Care Act introduced by the White House, while Biden praised Obama's leadership on the health care reform bill.
"The Affordable Care Act has many names, but 'Obamacare' fits best," Biden said.
"The Affordable Care Act shows that if you can be motivated by core ideas like this, we can collectively improve the lives of this generation and the next, and if you stick with it...you can impact the lives of millions. " Obama said.
That same day, Biden signed into law expansions to the Affordable Care Act to help reduce health insurance costs while making it possible for people who can't get affordable health coverage through work to qualify for premium tax credits.
The bill is expected to take effect in January next year.
(produced by Xu Miaoqiao)
Responsible editor: [Ji Xiang]