Health care reform

For the first time in America's history, all Americans will have access to quality, affordable health care, thanks to legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama in March.

The law protects Americans from the worst insurance industry practices, offers the uninsured and small businesses the opportunity to obtain affordable health care plans, covers 32 million uninsured Americans, and reduces the deficit by $143 billion over the next decade and more than a trillion dollars over 20 years.

For the most up to date information on the Affordable Care Act, visit Healthcare.gov.

Wondering how the bill will affect you?

Please take a minute to review the resources available at Healthcare.gov. For example, if you're interested in how a young adult can be added to their parents plan or how the early retiree program works, please visit Healthcare.gov. If you have a specific question, please contact George's staff for more information.

Immediate Benefits for Californians

California families, individuals and small businesses will benefit from provisions of the law that will be enacted this year. For example:

• 438,000 small businesses in California could be helped by a new small business tax credit.
• Medicare beneficiaries (estimated at 430,000 last year in California) who hit the donut hole this year will automatically be mailed a one-time $250 rebate check.
• 196,000 young adults in California could have quality affordable coverage through their parents' insurance.

Read about Immediate Benefits for Californians.