CONGRESSWOMAN JOHNSON LAUDS NEW HEALTH CARE INFORMATION RESOURCE


This Website, Required by Health Reform Statute, Will Help Put Americans in Charge of Their Health Care

Washington, DC (Thursday, July 1, 2010) – Congresswoman Johnson applauded the launch of HealthCare.gov, the most comprehensive resource about health care that is available today, July1st. The website hosts a wealth of clear, jargon-free information, including a consumer-friendly tool that will help individuals and small business navigate the complicated process of shopping for health insurance.

The creation of this website was one of the key features for consumers that was included in the Health Insurance Reform legislation that was signed into law in March.

“Information is power, and this site puts power back into the 30th Congressional District’s hands,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “Whether you are a new college graduate, a family who has recently lost insurance or someone with a pre-existing condition, this site has a list of insurance options available for you. I urge all of my constituents to use this resource and learn how the health reform law can help you.”

The core of the new website is the powerful insurance option finder, which after inputting pieces of information like state, age range and current insurance status, the tool will generate a list of both private and public health insurance options.

“Finally, families and small businesses can easily search for the available insurance options and make informed decisions about their health care with thorough, unbiased information,” said Congresswoman Johnson.


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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and a senior member of the Science Committee. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which, includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Oak Lawn, Turtle Creek, Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, & South Oak Cliff; all of Balch Springs, DeSoto, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Ferris, Glenn Heights and Ovilla.