Tuesday, January 4, 2011

I Want My Obama Care



The Republicans call the Healthcare Affordable Care Act, Obamacare. Like it's a slur, or something to be afraid of. They use it as a scare tactic. Well it don't scare me and it should not scare you either.

Yes President Obama Cares.  I saw a blog on another website by Hilary Rosen that says Obama Cares,

and she is correct. People just have to take time to read, what the benefits in the bill mean for them. Stop depending on what someone else say about a bill. Like the Republicans are lying, yes I said it. They want to repeal the bill. And take away your Healthcare Bill Of Rights.
Don't let them get away with taking away your choice. The choice of having affordable, assessable healthcare.
Tell the Republicans    I Want My ObamaCare.  Because he does care.




Number One, The Healthcare Bill is fully paid for. 
It do not add to the deficit.



Fact sheets are condensed summaries of 
important provisions in the

Affordable Care Act
Affordable Care Act
The comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010. The law was enacted in two parts: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23, 2010 and was amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act on March 30, 2010. The name “Affordable Care Act” is used to refer to the final, amended version of the law.
.January 4, 2011
http://www.healthcare.gov/news/factsheets/index.html

Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services
Some of the most important provisions of the
Affordable Care Act
Affordable Care Act
The comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010. The law was enacted in two parts: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23, 2010 and was amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act on March 30, 2010. The name “Affordable Care Act” is used to refer to the final, amended version of the law.
Will take effect in 2011.  Starting this year, the vast majority of people with
Medicare
Medicare
A Federal health insurance program for people who are age 65 or older and certain younger people with disabilities. It also covers people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD).
will see several new benefits, including free annual wellness check-ups, recommended
preventive services
preventive services
Routine health care that includes screenings, check-ups, and patient counseling to prevent illnesses, disease, or other health problems.
without cost-sharing and discounts on prescription drugs in the
Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D
A program that helps pay for prescription drugs for people with Medicare who join a plan that includes Medicare prescription drug coverage. There are two ways to get Medicare prescription drug coverage: through a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan that includes drug coverage. These plans are offered by insurance companies and other private companies approved by Medicare.
“Donut hole.”  In addition, new rules will hold insurance companies accountable so more of your premium dollars go to health care, and you’re more protected from unreasonable rate hikes.Here are some of the new benefits to look out for:
  • Medicare will no longer have out-of-pocket costs for the “Welcome to Medicare” physical exam starting on January 1, 2011 and, for the first time since the Medicare program was created in 1965, Medicare will cover an annual wellness visit with a participating doctor, also at no cost.  This will allow beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare for more than 12 months to meet with their doctors once a year to develop and update a personalized prevention plan as their needs change over time. 
  • Most people with Medicare will be able to receive free preventive services, including flu shots, cancer screenings and diabetes testing.
  • Seniors who reach the coverage gap will receive a 50 percent discount when buying brand-name prescription drugs covered by Medicare Part D.  Over the next ten years, seniors will receive additional savings on brand-name and generic drugs until the coverage gap is closed in 2020.
  • Many doctors and other health care professionals who provide primary care to people with Medicare will get a 10 percent bonus.  This will help ensure that primary care providers can continue to be there for Medicare patients.
     
  • Insurance companies will be required to spend most of your premium dollars on health care and quality improvement, instead of administrative costs, big salaries, or marketing, or provide you with a rebate.  Specifically, the new law generally requires that at least 85% of all premium dollars collected by insurance companies for large employer plans are spent on health care services and health care quality improvement.  For plans sold to individuals and small employers, at least 80% of the premium must be spent on services and quality improvement.  If insurance companies do not meet these goals because their administrative costs or profits are too high, they must provide rebates to consumers.
  • New proposed rules would require many insurers in all states to publicly justify unreasonable rate increases.  Under this proposed rules, rate increases of 10 percent or higher would be thoroughly reviewed to determine if the rate increase is unreasonable.  Insurance companies’ justifications for unreasonable increases would be posted on HealthCare.gov and the insurance plan’s website.
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