Friday, November 15, 2013

From the Democratic Leader


What's In The Health Care Reform Bill For You?
July 14, 2009

Without reform, the cost of health care for the average family of four is projected to rise $1,800 every year for years to come--and insurance companies will make more health care decisions.

America's middle class deserves better.  Here's what America's Affordable Health Choices Act means for you:

LOWER COSTS  ** NOPE - Millions are paying more

    No more co-pays or deductibles for preventive care ** True
    No more rate increases for pre-existing conditions, gender, or occupation ** True
    An annual cap on your out-of-pocket expenses  ** True
    Group rates of a national pool if you buy your own plan  ** True
    Guaranteed, affordable oral, hearing, and vision care for your kids  ** Not sure

GREATER CHOICE  ** NOPE **

    Keep your doctor, and your current plan, if you like them  ** No & No
    More choice, public health insurance option competing with private insurers  ** No

HIGHER QUALITY  ** NOPE **

    You and your doctors make health care decisions -- not insurance companies ** Not sure
    More family doctors and nurses will enter the workforce, helping guarantee access ** No
    Mental health care must be covered ** True

STABILITY & PEACE OF MIND  ** YEP **

    No more coverage denials for pre-existing conditions ** True
    No more lifetime limits on how much insurance companies will pay ** True
    No reason to ever make a job or life decision again based on health care coverage ** True


http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/reports/whatquotemarks-health-care-reform-bill-you