Darden Rice
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January 19, 2012
Statistics from The White House: If the Republican’s repealed the ACA Here are some of the statistics about what WOULD have happened if Congressional Republicans had succeeded in repealing the Affordable Care Act: 2.5 Million More Uninsured Young Adults. 2.5 million young adults have been able to stay on their parent’s health insurance thanks to health reform. 2.65 Million Seniors Pay $1.5 Billion More for Prescription Drugs. The Affordable Care Act provides a 50 percent discount on covered brand name prescription drugs for seniors and people with disabilities who hit the donut hole. This...
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January 18, 2012
What will the big stories be for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2012? Access, affordability and quality win the day. The ACA year opens with a scintillating GOP primary and election year intrigue; and the Supreme Court hears arguments on the “individual responsibility” requirement and the constitutionality of the Act. Don't forget what the Affordable Care Act means for women: * Free preventative screenings like mammograms * Your children cannot be denied for a pre-existing medical condition - a new benefit already in place right now * The end of higher medical insurance costs just because...
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