Congressman Tony Cardenas

Representing the 29th District of California
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5. Effectively Implement the Affordable Care Act, to Insure Access to Healthcare

In 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. This law, often called "Obamacare," is the strongest, most robust improvement made in our nation's healthcare system since Medicare was passed in 1965. The policies in the Affordable Care Act will allow more than 40 million Americans to finally have the opportunity to purchase affordable health insurance coverage. I am committed to working with the Obama Administration to provide materials to hospitals, small business owners and families in the San Fernando Valley, to make sure everyone I represent understands the opportunities in the new law, as well as the potential costs.

I have held events throughout the 29th Congressional District to help educate my fellow Californians and to learn what changes can be made to improve the law.

***Learn more about upcoming health care enrollment workshops in your neighborhood!***

I will also work to encourage members of our community to sign up for the Health Insurance Exchanges that will allow the purchase of affordable, comprehensive health coverage. Please continue to visit my website for information and updates on the Affordable Care Act.

Healthcare.gov

Learn more about key benefits of the Affordable Care Act, or find out about the the new Health Insurance Marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act.

The Department of Health and Human Services also has a comprehensive timeline of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, where you can learn when certain features will be implemented.

Las políticas de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible ayudarán a que más de 40 millones de americanos finalmente tengan la oportunidad de adquirir un seguro de salud asequible. Me comprometo a trabajar con el gobierno del Presidente Obama para proporcionar materiales a hospitales, propietarios de pequeñas empresas y familias en el Valle de San Fernando para asegurar que todas las personas a las que represento entienden las oportunidades de la nueva ley, así como los posibles costes. Se puede obtener ahora más información sobre la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible visitando CuidadoDeSalud.gov. (en Espanol)

In California

I am focused on making certain that everyone in the San Fernando Valley has affordable, quality health insurance. Visit "Enroll the Valley" to find out more!

California is widely regarded as one of the states most ready for deploying the Health Insurance Marketplaces. The California Health Benefit Exchange, Covered California is online and ready to help you learn about this valuable tool for selecting private health insurance.

Outreach and Education information, and information regarding Grants is also available.

The State Department of Health Care Services has joined with the Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board to prepare recommendations for the Assisters Program to aid in education, enrollment and ongoing use of public and qualified private health plans that will be offered through California’s new Individual Health Benefits Marketplace. More information about the Assisters Program is also available.

Information is available regarding the basics of getting covered with health insurance and how small businesses can cover their employees.

Small Businesses

The Department of Health and Human Services has a section on healthcare.gov specifically designed for small businesses.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has also created a fact sheet for small businesses, detailing the key provisions in the Affordable Care Act that will affect small businesses. SBA has also put together a full presentation on the small business impact of the Affordable Care Act. Finally, SBA also maintains a Small Business and the ACA website.

BusinessUSA, created to help businesses of all size interact with the Federal Government, has created Health Care Changes, a site specifically designed to explain how the healthcare law will change the way you do business.

The White House has also issued a report on the Economic Effects of Healthcare Reform on small businesses and their employees.

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CÁRDENAS: EXTEND MEDI-CAL DEADLINES TO PROTECT 200,000 L.A. RESIDENTS

Nov 25, 2014 Press Release
Following reports in the media indicating that hundreds of thousands of L.A. County residents could lose Medi-Cal benefits due to a government error, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) called on the California Department of Health Services (CDHS) to extend Medi-Cal renewal deadlines for those affected.

Enroll the Valley

Aug 13, 2013 Articles

SWITCH TO INSCRIBIR EL VALLE (en Espanol)

FOR ANY ENROLLMENT QUESTIONS, CALL THE COVERED CALIFORNIA HOTLINE: 800-300-1506

The new health care law is simple. It means expanding access to quality, affordable health care in the Valley. Visit www.coveredca.com to find coverage that meets your needs and fits your budget. Open enrollment began October 1st. Insurance coverage will begin in 2014.

CÁRDENAS WELCOMES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER FUNDING

Jul 22, 2013 Press Release
U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) was pleased to note awards of more than $1 million in grants to community health centers throughout the Northeast San Fernando Valley, to help enroll uninsured Californians in health coverage options made possible by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

CÁRDENAS WELCOMES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER FUNDING

Jul 22, 2013 Press Release
U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) was pleased to note awards of more than $1 million in grants to community health centers throughout the Northeast San Fernando Valley, to help enroll uninsured Californians in health coverage options made possible by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

CÁRDENAS: 90 DAYS UNTIL INSURANCE EXCHANGES ARE OPEN

Jul 2, 2013 Press Release
Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) announced the relaunch of Healthcare.gov, a new consumer-focused website to help Americans learn more about the Affordable Care Act and the new Health Insurance Marketplaces. The Marketplaces, which will be a one-stop shop for finding the right private insurance plan, will open in just 90 days.

Sigamos adelante y pongamos en práctica la reforma del sistema de salud

May 20, 2013 Spanish Releases

Sigamos adelante y pongamos en práctica la reforma del sistema de salud

Let's Move On and Implement Health Care Reform

May 20, 2013 Press Release
Featured on The Huffington Post, May 15, 2013 -- For many Latino families in my district, there is no more important issue than access to quality, affordable health care. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 30 percent of Latinos lack health insurance. This is the highest uninsured rate of any racial and ethnic group in the United States. Too many hardworking families are one hospital visit away from bankruptcy. This is why the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is so critical for working Latino families. It is also why Congress needs to focus on implementation of the ACA, not its elimination.

CÁRDENAS SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO GIVE VETERANS BETTER MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS

Apr 29, 2013 Press Release
This week, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) signed on as an original co-sponsor to the bipartisan Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act, which is intended to allow veterans better access to mental health care. Currently, veterans face a five-year window in which they must seek treatment for mental illnesses before losing their higher priority status. This legislation would eliminate the five-year window and allow veterans to seek treatment for service-connected mental illnesses, regardless of when their conditions manifest themselves.