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Line 108: − [[File:Obama-smoking-460 1121795c.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Much was made about denial of coverage by insurance companies for people with pre-existing conditions. Of the 40 million uninsured, at least 25 million had the pre-existing condition of being smokers. Obama himself suffered from the same pre-existing condition.]]
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== Basic Requirements ==
== Basic Requirements ==
Beginning in 2014, Americans were required to buy government-approved, private health insurance or else pay a penalty.
Beginning in 2014, Americans were required to buy government-approved, private health insurance or else pay a penalty.