What legislation promotes health equity and access to health care for families?

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is designed specifically to promote health equity and improve access to healthcare for individuals and families. One of its key goals is to reduce the number of uninsured Americans and expand access to affordable healthcare services. The ACA implements several provisions aimed at making healthcare more accessible, particularly for underserved populations, by encouraging interventions such as Medicaid expansion and health insurance marketplaces.

Additionally, the ACA includes measures to prohibit discrimination based on pre-existing conditions, ensuring that individuals cannot be denied coverage or charged higher premiums due to their health status. By aiming to improve access and affordability, the ACA plays a vital role in addressing health disparities and facilitating equitable health care.

While the other options focus on specific populations or aspects of healthcare, they do not encompass the broad commitment to health equity found in the Affordable Care Act. The Children's Health Insurance Program targets health coverage for children in low-income families, Medicare provides healthcare for seniors, and the Family and Medical Leave Act offers job protection for family leave but does not directly address access to healthcare services on a wide scale.