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People Speak Out: The Affordable Care Act Is Helping Me
Posted by on June 29, 2012 at 2:09 PM EDTMany Americans are already seeing benefits from the Affordable Care Act, from mothers who no longer have to worry about their children with pre-existing conditions losing their health coverage, to young adults who can stay on their parent's insurance plans until age 26, to seniors who are saving money on their prescription drugs.
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Natoma Canfield's Letter to President Obama
Posted by on June 28, 2012 at 3:18 PM EDTDuring the fight for health care reform, Natoma's letter reminded the President of all the Americans, all across the country, who have had to worry not only about getting sick, but about the cost of getting well.
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White House Office Hours: The Affordable Care Act
Posted by on June 28, 2012 at 2:29 PM EDTHave questions about what the Affordable Care Act means for you and your family? Join us for a special session of White House Office Hours on Twitter today at 4:30 p.m. EDT.
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Supreme Court Upholds President Obama's Health Care Reform
Posted by on June 28, 2012 at 1:23 PM EDTThe Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act – the health reform law President Obama signed two years ago, ensuring hard-working, middle class families will get the security they deserve and protecting every American from the worst insurance company abuses.
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See How the Health Care Law Is Helping People in Your State
Posted by on June 27, 2012 at 11:55 AM EDTPresident Obama signed the health care law – the Affordable Care Act – into law on March 23, 2010 and it’s already making a positive difference in the lives of millions of Americans. Check out a state-by-state map that shows how people in your state are currently being helped by the law.
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CarolCare and JustinCare: Extending Coverage on a Parent’s Health Plan
Posted by on June 22, 2012 at 2:32 PM EDTCarol’s son Justin was born with a rare genetic lung disorder and survived a traumatic brain injury four years ago. He graduated from college last December. Because of the health care law, he’s able to stay on his father’s plan, which means he can consider the possibility of going to law school instead of spending his time and resources trying to find health insurance.
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Celebrating Olmstead and our Commitment to Community Living
Posted by on June 22, 2012 at 1:46 PM EDTThirteen years ago today, a landmark Supreme Court decision established that people with disabilities have the right to live in the community with the proper services and supports, rather than being unnecessarily institutionalized
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Confronting High Blood Pressure Through Public-Private Partnerships
Posted by on June 21, 2012 at 6:15 PM EDTTo help combat high blood pressure in the African American community, the African American Episcopal Church Health Commission leverages technology and congregation relationships through a groundbreaking hypertension prevention initiative.
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Abby-Care: Health Coverage for Young Adults Under 26
Posted by on June 21, 2012 at 4:54 PM EDTGraduating from college is an exciting time in every persons life, but in today's economy it often means being cut off from your parent's health insurance and not being able to afford your own. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act though, graduates are able to stay on their parent's insurance until they're 26, an assurance that is most comforting in this unpredictable day and age. Listen to Abby tell her story about how the Affordable Care Act helped her.
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Annie-Care: Providing Preventive Services to Patients in Community Health Centers
Posted by on June 21, 2012 at 3:47 PM EDTFrom pre-natal care to primary care for adults to special services for the elderly, the Jessie Trice Center provides care regardless of a person’s ability to pay.
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