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Insights Column
08.08.2012
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…
Insights Column
08.03.2012
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…
Insights Column
08.02.2012
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…
Insights Column
08.02.2012
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…
Fact Sheet
08.01.2012
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…
Report
08.01.2012
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…
Report
08.01.2012
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…
Insights Column
07.31.2012
Families USA released a report last week that found more than 64.8 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with a pre-existing condition. And of those 64.8 million people, nearly 30 percent are women. To many…
Insights Column
07.29.2012
As the Supreme Court decision loomed, newspapers published testimonials and letters from the countless people who can directly attest to the importance of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Yesterday, we saw a huge victory…
Insights Column
07.25.2012
The Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act was a huge victory for the health care justice movement. Now that the law has been ruled constitutional, we can move forward with implementation and…