GETTING YOUR MONEY’S
WORTH ON HEALTH INSURANCE
5 Things to Know
1. HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES: What are health insurance Exchanges, and when do they launch?
2. A NEW DAY FOR AMERICAN CONSUMERS: What new health care rights and protections took effect Sept. 23, 2010?
3. PRE-EXISTING CONDITION INSURANCE PLAN: How do I know if I qualify and apply for insurance under this new program?
4. SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDITS: Which small businesses qualify for health insurance tax credits, and how do I know if my business qualifies?
5. SENIORS AND MEDICARE RECIPIENTS: What actions are being taken under the Affordable Care Act to strengthen Medicare?
Today, we recognize World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is an opportunity to remember those we have lost to the HIV pandemic and to honor those who fight against the virus. It is also a day to celebrate the gains we have made in responding to HIV around the world, and to look ahead with hope and purpose at the next steps we can take in our fight against HIV/AIDS.
No parent wants their child to get sick. A critical step to make sure your kids stay healthy is getting them the vaccinations they need. The Affordable Care Act helps parents meet that need and keep their kids as healthy as possible.
This Thanksgiving, there is a lot to be thankful for, especially all of the new health care rights and protections available to Americans under the new law. On the HealthCare.gov Facebook page, we asked you to leave comments about why you’re thankful this year. Some of your comments were so inspiring we wanted to share them here on our blog.
New rules, referred to as the "medical loss ratio," give you more value for your health care dollar, and more transparency about how insurance companies conduct business.