Posted August 7, 2010 by Amanda
Through a combination of Medicaid and our Child Health Plus program, all kids in New York should have access to affordable care regardless of income or their parent’s job situation. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) takes this coverage a step further by adding more cost and coverage protections for kids. To learn […]
Posted August 6, 2010 by Amanda
Women tend to have greater health needs and fewer financial resources than men, which makes them more sensitive to systemic changes in the health care system. The new health law makes several systemic changes to make health care more affordable and secure for millions of women. But, it also brings new and continued restrictions on […]
Posted July 7, 2010 by Amanda
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA) goes far to improve health care for seniors and retired persons. This includes both lowering the cost of care, making it easier for early retirees to keep their health insurance, and strengthening the Medicare system. To read more, read the full brief attached:
Posted May 7, 2010 by Amanda
The new health law does several things to both reduce the number of people without insurance and bring down the cost of health insurance across the board. Specifically, it will: Require everyone to have insurance by 2014. Create health insurance Exchanges for individuals and small businesses. Exchanges will help businesses and families compare dis-counted insurance […]