Americans nationwide have both praised and cursed the law since the federal and state-run exchanges launched in October 2013.

Many credit the president with giving them access to coverage—the result of Obamacare's provision prohibiting insurers from denying coverage based on pre-existing conditions. Others, meanwhile, have reported high premiums and deductibles, with the cost of their coverage increasing annually.

And for some, the cost of premiums has increased enough to leave them choosing between paying for insurance or paying the fine and going without.

Here are five graphs charting Obamacare's six-year history.