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Congressman Scott speaks in support of American Diabetes Month
Dec 1, 2010
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On November 30, Congressman Scott spoke in support of a resolution on the floor (H.Res. 1690), which supports the observance of American Diabetes Month.
Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Thank you very much.
Ladies and gentlemen of the House, with nearly 23 million children and adults in the United S...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct 6, 2010
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This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As someone who has seen a spouse fight breast cancer, Congressman Scott has been a fighter for breast cancer resources for a long-time. While a member of the Georgia State Senate, Congressman Scott passed the State law banning the practice of sending wo...
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6TH ANNUAL 13TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT HEALTH FAIR
Jul 22, 2010
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WHAT: Congressman David Scott brings together area hospitals, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and leaders of the healthcare industry to host his annual health fair for residents of the 13th Congressional District. This year’s event will focus on Diabetes prevention and will offer an ...
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New Round of Medicare Part D Donut Hole Rebates
Jul 8, 2010
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Medicare Beneficiaries Whose High Prescription Drug Costs Have Put Them in the Medicare Part D Donut Hole to Receive $250 Rebate Checks as a Result of the Affordable Care Act
The next round of more than 300,000 eligible seniors who have entered the Medicare Part D “donut hole” this year have been...
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Georgia Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan Now Available
Jul 1, 2010
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Today, eligible residents of Georgia will be able to apply for coverage through the state’s Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan program run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan was created by the Affordable Health Care Act to make health i...
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New Prescription Drug Assistance for Seniors
Jun 8, 2010
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As part of the Affordable Care Act, many Medicare recipients across the country will begin receiving assistance to help pay for their prescription drug costs. Beginning June 10, 2010, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will begin distributing a one-time tax -free $250 rebate check to...
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Small Biomedical Firms are Eligible for Therapeutic Discovery Credit
May 24, 2010
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The Affordable Care Act created a new tax credit for biotechnology research, which will grow jobs, save lives, and bring down health care costs.
As part of the review process for research projects, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will evaluate each project for its potential to pr...
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Parents can start adding children under 27 to insurance
Apr 27, 2010
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provides that health coverage under an employee's children under 27 years of age is now generally tax-free to the employee, effective March 30, 2010.
This expanded health care tax benefit applies to various workplace and retiree health plans. It als...
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Georgia Small Businesses to be Notified of Health Reform Tax Cuts
Apr 19, 2010
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Georgia small businesses will receive a bit of good news in their mailboxes. Companies eligible for new health reform tax credits will be getting a postcard explaining the credits and encouraging them to take advantage of the tax cut.
“This is the biggest health care tax cut i...
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Assistance for Small Business
Mar 26, 2010
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The facts about small businesses and health care reform:
· Health care reform will help small businesses obtain health insurance. It allows small businesses with 100 employees or less to pool their risk and benefit from group rates and a greater choice of insurers.
· Reform means...
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