Health care reform legislation will make significant progress for the health and well-being of Nevadans, giving them more control of their health care choices.  Middle-class families will have access to more affordable health care and the same kind of choices as members of Congress.

What Health Care Reform Means for Nevadans:

• No discrimination against people with pre-existing conditions.
• Ban on insurance plans dropping you if you get sick.
• Ban on lifetime coverage limits and caps out-of-pocket expenses.

What Health Care Reform Means for Seniors:

• Closing the Medicare Part D donut hole – an immediate $250 rebate; 50% discount on brand names next year; and fully closed by 2020.
• Free preventive care under Medicare – no co-payments and deductibles.
• Help for early retirees – temporary coverage for ages 55-64.

What Health Care Reform Means for Women:

• Ban on gender rating that results in higher premiums for women.
• No discrimination for pre-existing conditions such as having had a C-section or being the victim of domestic violence.

What Health Care Reform Means for Small Businesses:

• $40 billion in tax credits for small businesses to help them offer employee coverage.
• The same access to quality, affordable coverage that large firms have today.

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