 [ Symptoms ] i am 67 years old and on medicare i also have supplemental health insurance i assume the aca will not give me any plans that are more affordable but what benefits do i have as a senior under the aca besides the reductions in my medication bill [ Disease ] smoking adversely affects that stomach for instance smokers have a higher incidence of stomach ulcers so it would not surprise me that your smoking is causing issues in your esophagus and stomach your body is sending you a message to stop smoking a wise person would listen and comply