“”It specifically requires people to buy insurance.”
Like every state does for auto liability insurance. And exactly, how is this socialism?
“It forces insurance companies to provide coverage.”
Huh?”
It requires people to buy insurance due to the act of living. Insurance for auto liability is if you choose to drive on roads built by the government. This is a great leap that basically means they can force us to do anything, whereas at least with cars I can choose to drive something that’s safe on sidewalks, ride a bike or take a bus. You’ve accepted the Statist argument that states can do whatever they want to their citizens based on the 10th amendment, but this also is a lie.
As for the latter quote, if you are required to buy insurance, it stands to reason that insurance companies must provide it regardless of previous health conditions.