How does the new health care reform act affect older women?
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Health care coverage is important for all Americans, and the Affordable Care Act will significantly change the type of coverage we have and access to that coverage. Learn more here about expansion of covered preventive services, an end to lifetime limits, reduced barriers due to preexisting conditions, mandated coverage for all Americans and other changes that may affect you and your loved ones.
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Major Changes With Health Care Reform
The Affordable Care Act, also known as health care reform, will change coverage for women in many ways.
Insurance Regulation Changes That May Affect You
Health care reform increases oversight of the health insurance industry and ends some discrimination.
More Options for Purchasing Insurance
Health insurance exchanges will make health insurance available to more women—find out how.
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How do the new health reform laws affect low-income women?
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- Insurance Regulation Changes That May Affect You
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- Preventive Services Covered Under the Affordable Care Act
- Timeline for Health Care Reform Changes
- Health Care Reform: Where to Learn More
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New resource helps women understand what health reform really means for them.
Download and read Fast Facts for Your Health: Health Care Reform.
resources
- HealthCareandYou.org
- HealthCare.gov
- The Kaiser Family Foundation Health Reform Source
- AARP Health Care Reform
- The Commonwealth Fund Health Reform Resources
- National Association of Community Health Centers
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- National Association of Insurance Commissioners Health Reform
- American Public Health Association Health Reform Resources
