The first set of consumer protections for health insurance included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (federal health care reform) will go into effect on September 23, 2010. These protections include: * Prohibiting denials or limits on coverage or benefits for children under age 19 who have a pre-existing condition. This will benefit [...]
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The HHS recently released a report, “Stable and Secure Health Care for America”, a series of new state-by-state reports outlining how national health insurance reform would impact each state’s health care system. The state-specific analysis evaluates the impact of reform based on issues such as cost, consumer choice, quality and affordability. Attached is the summary [...] Both the House and Senate have begun their month-long summer recess and members of Congress will be in their states and districts until September 8. Pressure is mounting on Senators and House members on the critical issue of health care reform and the voice of consumers and families needs to be heard. Action Required Individuals [...] Find Out What Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor and Pharmacist By ELISABETH LEAMY and VANESSA WEBER July 28, 2009 Imagine going to the pharmacy to fill your prescription only to learn later that the drug your doctor prescribed is not the one you received. The prescription was switched without your knowledge or permission. Not [...] |
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