Thursday, September 23, 2010

HEALTH CARE REFORM

From Brazelton Touchpoints Center:
Six months ago, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act. On September 23rd, 2010 several important reforms will become law, expanding coverage to millions of children who previously fell through the cracks of our health care system. We recognize this day as a historic milestone in the continuiong flight to ensure quality health care for all Americans.

Benefits:

*Children under 19 can no longer be rejected from health care plans due to pre-existing conditions. New plans cannot exclude anyone from coverage for a pre-existing condition.
*Young adults can stay on their parents' health plan until age 26.
*Insurers can no longer limit the amount of coverage someone can receive over their lifetime.
*Insurers can no longer take coverage away from children when they get sick.

For more informatin visit: www.healthcare.gov