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 9-13-12 Report on Seniors and Obamacare
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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