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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…
Insights Column
07.25.2012
Do you have a pre-existing condition? Do you know someone that does? I bet you do-64.8 million Americans under the age of 64 have been diagnosed with a pre-existing condition. Whether it's diabetes, or…
Insights Column
07.17.2012
What would you do if you got a check in the mail for $150, $500 or even $3,000? I know what I would do-a little happy dance, and then I would put the money…
Insights Column
07.13.2012
Ever since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law two years ago, the Republican talking point has consistently been "Repeal and Replace." This phrase has been uttered so much and has been the…
Fact Sheet
07.12.2012
The Affordable Care Act guarantees that women will be able to get affordable health insurance that covers the health services they need. Thanks to the health care law, women cannot be denied coverage or…
Report
07.01.2012
The Affordable Care Act requires all health plans to cover a minimum set of benefits, known as essential health benefits. Although the law establishes 10 broad categories of minimum services, each state needs to…
Report
07.01.2012
Wellness programs can be a powerful tool to help individuals improve their health and reduce their risk of developing chronic conditions. These programs encourage people to adopt healthy behaviors, like eating healthier or quitting…
Insights Column
06.28.2012
Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Affordable Care Act. This ruling is a tremendous victory for both American families and the health care justice movement; affirming the constitutionality of the…
Insights Column
06.26.2012
Two months ago we wrote about the estimated impact of an exciting new consumer protection that ensures that the money we pay for health coverage is put to good use. The final numbers are in,…
Insights Column
06.20.2012
For millions of Americans, having health coverage can be the difference between life and death. The uninsured are less likely to have a usual source of medical care, and, as a result, are more…