Obamacare

American  

[oh-bah-muh-kair] / oʊˈbɑ məˌkɛər /

noun

1. a federal law providing for a fundamental reform of the U.S. healthcare and health insurance system, signed by President Barack Obama in 2010: formally called Affordable Care Act or Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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Etymology

Origin of Obamacare

(Barack) Obama + (health)care

Example Sentences

The cost of healthcare is soaring for everyone, including people who get health insurance through Obamacare, their employer or even Medicare.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Centene’s stock tumbled 12% on Tuesday afternoon after the health insurer confirmed that it expects about 40% of its Obamacare members to opt out of coverage by the end of the year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Here’s help in sorting out what the expiration of the enhanced subsidies for insurance provided under the Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare, means in the Golden State.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Every bit helps if you’re on the income threshold for the Obamacare subsidies still available.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Californians are bracing for monthly premiums on the Covered California exchange — a state portal for Obamacare coverage — to soar by 97% on average for 2026.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025