Mitt Romney and the Republicans want to refight political battles of the past and deny millions of Americans affordable health care. They’re doubling down on distortions and partisan scare tactics, even trying to mislead people by shouting that the free rider penalty is a “tax.” In reality, that penalty would affect only 1 percent of … Continue reading »
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Gender Gap Persists in Cost of Health Insurance
From NY Times By ROBERT PEAR Published: March 19, 2012 WASHINGTON — Women still pay more than men for the samehealth insurance coverage, according to new research and data from online brokers. Related in Opinion Paul Krugman: Hurray for Health Reform (March 19, 2012) The new health care law will prohibit such “gender rating,” starting in 2014. But gaps persist in … Continue reading »
What Health Reform Means for Women
from Huffington Post - Sec. Kathleen Sebelius Secretary of Health and Human Services This week is National Women’s Health Week, a time to talk about and promote women’s health. This year, we can truly be thankful for a health system that provides better, more affordable care to all Americans — especially the women that spend so … Continue reading »
