As the Health Policy Director at Advocates for Children & Youth and as a member of the steering committee for the Maryland Women’s Coalition for Health Care Reform, I can say that the implementation process has at times been challenging. This is particularly true in Maryland where we are so far out in front of other states. However, it is well worth the effort knowing that Maryland’s children and families will have better access to affordable quality healthcare. Today, young adults can stay on their parents’ health plan until they turn 26; preventive care is now available with no co-pays...