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Top benefits of health reform in the United States

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The new health reform bill has created lots of controversy. Here are some of the top benefits of health reform.

Rated 0 points - posted 13 years ago by kris in category Health.
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It's a scam Report Abuse
Every person in the medical field that i talked to, both Democrats and republicans, Who have read the bill think it very bad. One friend of mine who is a big Planned parenthood lawyer even said that it goes way to far and "disgustingly " invades civil rights!
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Coverage of young adults Report Abuse
Children are allowed to stay on their parents health insurance until the age of 26 whether or not they are in school.
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Insurance Exchanges Report Abuse
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100% coverage for preventative care Report Abuse
This requires insurers to provide services for preventive care without requiring copays or deductibles.
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Help for early retirees Report Abuse
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Small business tax credits Report Abuse
This new provision will provide credits to small businesses up to 35% of what they pay for their workers.
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Illuminate canceling a policy without proving fraud Report Abuse
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Close Medicare Part D Donut Hole Report Abuse
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No discrimination against people with pre-existing conditions Report Abuse
This has been a common problem across the country and insures will no longer be allowed to exclude people from receiving coverage even if they have a pre-existing condition.
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Insurers can’t deny health claims without giving patients a chance to appeal the decision Report Abuse
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Ban restrictive annual limits on coverage Report Abuse
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Bans on lifetime limits on coverage Report Abuse
This prohibits health plans from placing caps on coverage.
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Use emergency rooms without penalties Report Abuse
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Bans dropping of coverage when patients are sick Report Abuse
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Insurers will be required to post financial information online Report Abuse
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Funding for community health centers Report Abuse
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Incentives for more primary care doctors Report Abuse
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Medicaid eligibility increase Report Abuse
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Eligibility requirements standardized Report Abuse
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Easier to get care across state borders Report Abuse
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