The video explains that the Affordable Care Act, also known as ACA or "Obamacare," made it illegal for health insurance companies to deny coverage to individuals:

• The Affordable Care Act (ACA/Obamacare) prohibits health insurance companies from denying coverage to individuals with pre-existing health conditions.

• Insurance companies are not allowed to exclude pre-existing conditions from insurance plans or charge higher premiums based on an individual's medical history.