Is the Affordable Care Act affordable?

Is the Affordable Care Act affordable?

The percentage an individual or family is expected to pay rises at higher income levels, up to 400% of poverty. At that income level, paying up to 9.5% of household income on health insurance is considered affordable. So, a family of three making $73,240 would receive a subsidy to cover premium amounts above $6,958. Jan 14, 2014