Using references, answer the question in a one-page, single space, issue brief that defends your answer in a succinct manner.

Q1: One objective of the ACA was to provide affordable insurance options for all Americans. In order to achieve this goal without a large public subsidy, the healthcare marketplace needs to ‘equalize’ the insurance playing field (i.e. the young and healthy need to sign up).

What are the challenges associated with this assumption? In your response, speak to the optimal marketplace for the implementation of this plan.