TO THE POINT

Pregnancy among young women highlights the complexities of the new Affordable Care Act.

AT A GLANCE

The health care law was recently upheld by the Supreme Court. Most of its provisions will take effect by 2014. Here are examples of what the ruling means for the middle class, according to the White House:

Insurance companies no longer have unchecked power to cancel your health insurance policy, or deny you coverage.

Soon, no consumer will ever again be denied care or charged more due to a pre-existing condition, such as cancer, or even asthma.

Preventive care still will be covered free of charge by insurance companies -- including mammograms for women and wellness visits for seniors.

6.6 million young adults still will be able to stay on their family's plan until they're 26.

Other provisions in the Affordable Care Act that will affect millions of people across the

5.3 million seniors will continue to save $600 a year on their prescription drugs.

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Some young pregnant women denied coverage