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On July 1st, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled an innovative new on-line tool that will help consumers take control of their health care by connecting them to new information and resources that will help them access quality, affordable health care coverage. Called for by the Affordable Care Act, HealthCare.gov is the first website to provide consumers with both public and private health coverage options tailored specifically for their needs in a single, easy-to-use tool.
PRESS RELEASES & PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Schakowsky Statement on Bill to Reverse 21% Cut in Medicare Payments to Doctors
Schakowsky Calls on Illinois Insurers to Immediately Raise the Dependent Age to 26
Schakowsky's Statement on Her Bill to Prevent Unjustified Insurance Premium Hikes, Topic of Today's Senate HELP Hearing
Rep. Schakowsky Calls for Reining in Excessive Premium Hikes
House Approves Historic Health Care Reform Legislation
Excessive Insurance Premium Increases to be a Thing of the Past
Schakowsky Urges Faithful to Continue Health Care Fight
House Approves Historic Health Care Reform Legislation
Reform Provides Health Care Solutions for Women
Information on H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act:
The Affordable Health Care for America Act is reform legislation that will provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans. It health care security for every man, woman, and child in the United States and is fiscally responsible. Below are several resources that provide detailed explainations of what is in the legislation for you and your family.
GENERAL SUMMARIES & FACT SHEETS
Four Page Bill Summary
10 Page Bill Summary
Immediate Investments on the Road to Reform
Top 14 Provisions That Take Effect Immediately
Implementation Timeline
Myths vs. Facts
The Cost of Inaction
Health Care by the Numbers
STATE BY STATE FACTS
Impact of Health Insurance Reform in Congressional Districts
Why We Need Health Reform: State by State Fact Sheets (Center for American Progress)
Discussing Health Reform: By the Numbers
GIVING ALL AMERICANS PEACE OF MIND
What You Need to Know About Health Insurance Reform
Top 10 Ways Health Insurance Reform Works for You
Consumer Protections and Insurance Market Reforms
Making Coverage Affordable
Public Health Insurance Option
The Health Insurance Marketplace
Guaranteed Benefits
Promoting Healthy Living Through Prevention & Wellness
Protects Consumers and Taxpayers from Rapid Drug Price Increases
CONTROLLING COSTS
Controlling Costs
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
Paying for Health Insurance Reform
Cost of Inaction
MIT Economist: Health Insurance Premiums Would be Lower Under House Bill than Current Law
MYTHBUSTER: House Health Reform Bill Does Not Control Costs
Revenue Provisions
IMPROVING QUALITY OF CARE FOR EVERY AMERICAN
Preventing Disease/Improving the Public's Health
Strengthening the Nation's Health Workforce
Health and Health Care Disparities
Maintaining and Improving Medicaid
Shared Responsibility
Innovative Delivery System Reform
Indian Health
Rural America
BENEFITS FOR SENIORS/STRENGTHENING MEDICARE
A Guide for Seniors
Strengthening Medicare
Improving the Medicare Part D Drug Program
Closing the “Donut Hole”
Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act
Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities
Medicare and Medicare Advantage
Making Medicare Stronger for America’s Seniors (HealthReform.gov)
MYTHBUSTER: Health Insurance Reform Will Lead to Medicare Benefit Cuts for Seniors
MYTHBUSTER: Health Insurance Reform and Medicare Physician Payment Reform
MYTHBUSTER: Democrats’ Health Reform Bill Will Harm Seniors
YOUNG PEOPLE
What's in it for Young Americans?
Health Care for America's Children
EMPLOYERS & SMALL BUSINESSES
Small Business Guide
Employers and Health Reform
How Health Insurance Reform Helps Small Businesses
Health Care Surcharge Would Not Affect 98.8% of Small Business Owners
How Health Insurance Reform Will Bring Down Costs for Small Businesses (HealthReform.gov)
The Economic Effects of Health Care Reform on Small Businesses and Their Employees (Council of Economic Advisors)
The Economic Impact of Healthcare Reform on Small Businesses (Small Business Majority)
MYTHBUSTER: Health Insurance Reform Will Hurt Small Businesses and Lead To Government Takeover
WOMEN
America's Women Have the Most to Gain
Women's Health Care Needs
Health Reform and Breast Cancer: Making the Health Care System Work for Women (HealthReform.gov)
How Health Insurance Reform Will Help America’s Older and Senior Women (HealthReform.gov)
WEBSITES
Affordable Health Care For America Act Committee and Leadership web page direct links:
AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR AMERICA ACT IMAGES & WEB BUTTONS
Web buttons and document logos are available on DemCom for download here: https://demcom.house.gov/node/421039
Health Reform Web Flash Program
Affordability Credit Calculator from Kaiser Family Foundation
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