Health Care Costs

1. Playing Politics with Women's Health

   Posted February 9, 2012 at 9:49am by Kate Blocher

   Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, come August 1, 2012, many insurance plans will be required to cover contraception as part of women's preventive care - meaning no more co-pays or deductibles.

2. Taking Care of Home Care Workers

   Posted February 8, 2012 at 9:55am by Dee Mahan

   Home care workers are part of one of the fastest growing segments of the American workforce. A segment that is excluded from the minimum wage and overtime protections.

3. One Family's Struggle Against Leukemia and Medical Bills

   Posted February 7, 2012 at 11:13am by Caety Chong

   Amid the many tragic stories of Americans struggling with health care costs, one Alabama family's situation exemplifies the undeniable need for health reform.

4. Mitt and The Million Gaffes

   Posted February 3, 2012 at 12:58pm by Kate Blocher

   With his continuing series of gaffes, former Governor Romney has shown himself to be out of touch with the American public. But his most recent blunder, when he said he was not concerned about the very poor, was his most tactless remark to date.

5. The American Medical Association and AARP Team Up to Keep Seniors Healthy

   Posted January 30, 2012 at 4:51pm by Tara Bostock

   Are you or someone you know on Medicare? Well, you should know that important appointments, screenings, and shots are now covered at no additional cost thanks to the Affordable Care Act.

6. Holding Insurance Companies Accountable: The Importance of a Good Appeals Process

   Posted January 26, 2012 at 11:36am

   Inclusion of a fair and expeditious appeals process that holds health insurance plans accountable is a very important component of the Affordable Care Act.

7. O'Malley: Why Maryland Loves Its Gov

   Posted January 20, 2012 at 3:46pm by Kate Blocher

   Governor O'Malley and his administration have made health care and expanding access to the citizens of Maryland a top priority.

8. Grrrrrr!

   Posted January 13, 2012 at 10:02am by Kate Blocher

   We've heard it over and over throughout the Republican primaries: As my first act as President, I will repeal Obamacare (or, you may know it by its real name, the Affordable Care Act)!

9. Romney's $305 Billion Lie

   Posted January 11, 2012 at 1:10pm by Kate Blocher

   As the primary season heats up, we have heard some outrageous things from the Republican candidates. One of their favorite targets for shockingly false and misleading statements is the health care law.

10. Interactive Health Care Conference Calls Changing Lives, Engaging Thousands

    Posted January 10, 2012 at 5:40pm

    For people like Sam, the HHS Partnership Center's conference calls on the health care reform law, have helped connect them to affordable, quality health care coverage despite unemployment and a major pre-existing condition.