President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law on March 23, 2010. Commonly referred to as Obamacare, this legislation was designed to ensure that all Americans receive adequate health care. As there is an increased cost associated with providing this medical coverage, the federal government needed a method by which it could raise additional funds. The Additional Medicare Tax, which is levied only after an employee has earned a specified amount of income in a single year, is one such method. In this exercise, you will use the Internet to evaluate this legislation and decide whether you are in favor of its enactment.

First, research the legislation to learn about its most important elements. While you should focus on all aspects of the act, pay particular attention to the implications of the Additional Medicare Tax. Write a paragraph of at least four sentences in which you highlight these vital components. Continue your research by examining both the arguments in favor of the act and those against it. Write two more paragraphs (of at least three sentences each) in which you outline these arguments. Lastly, write a concluding paragraph of at least four sentences in which you explain your opinion regarding the effectiveness of this law.