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Last summer I learned a valuable lesson about what is at stake when women do not have power over their own health. I was interning at a maternal and child health nonprofit in southeastern…
More and more employers are turning to wellness programs as a way to reduce their health care costs. As these programs gain momentum, it’s time to set the record straight on the difference between…
If you received a check for $350 in the mail, how would you react? Would you be shocked, but pleasantly surprised? This is exactly how George, a small business owner from Annapolis, Maryland, reacted.…
Many Americans may have recently discovered a little extra money in their wallets. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Americans have received $1.1 billion in rebates from their health insurance policies. The law requires that insurance…
It has always seemed backward that those who need insurance the most—people who are already sick—are turned down for coverage or forced to pay higher premiums. Thanks to the new health law, insurers will…
Having a baby is a wonderful and joyous experience, but it can also be expensive. Very expensive. From the prenatal care, to the birthing costs, to making sure you have all the right tools…
Originally posted by Adam Linker from our friends at NC Policy Watch. Opponents of the Affordable Care Act have yet to give us a viable alternative. They tend to be big on repeal and short…
In June 2012, the Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act ruled that the penalty for states that don't expand Medicaid is unconstitutional. By removing the penalty, the court's decision changed the Medicaid…
In June 2012, the Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act ruled that the penalty for states that don't expand Medicaid is unconstitutional. By removing the penalty, the court's decision changed the Medicaid…
The Affordable Care Act protects all Americans from being denied health insurance, charged more in premiums, or sold a policy that excludes coverage for necessary treatments based on pre-existing conditions. More than 64.8 million…