H: Health Care For All Kids
Posted September 3rd, 2010 by Elaine Saly
Q: I am a single mom with a severely disabled daughter and have great concern about “rationed” health care affecting the most vulnerable people in our society; i.e., the elderly and disabled. Please discuss how reform will not adversely affect this population. A: The new law will not ration care for people with disabilities or [...]
Posted September 2nd, 2010 by Amie Newman
Governor Schwarzenegger holds the power to improve access to maternity care coverage for all women in his state and ensure equitable coverage for children with pre-existing conditions. Last week, the California Legislature passed two bills which will significantly impact the health and lives of women and children. From Mercurynews.com: The bills approved Wednesday would phase [...]
Posted August 24th, 2010 by Marianne Schnall
In her final year as California’s First Lady, Maria Shriver turns public attention to Alzheimer’s advocacy at her influential California Governor & First Lady’s Conference on Women. Reflecting on an interview with Shriver, author andFeminist.com founder Marianne Schnall explores the personal stories and experiences behind Shriver’s decision. For Maria Shriver, a passion for public service [...]
Posted August 24th, 2010 by Christine Sebastian
Question: I cannot afford health insurance. What options are available under health reform and what will it take to qualify? Health reform makes health care more accessible and affordable for everyone. Here are some of the options for affordable coverage under health reform, along with information about where you can find out if you’re eligible. [...]
Posted August 17th, 2010 by Christine Sebastian
Question: I currently have Medicaid and would like to know how health reform affects my Medicaid? First off, rest assured, all individuals who are currently covered under Medicaid will continue to receive coverage. Health reform prevents states from enacting Medicaid eligibility cuts between now and 2014. It also prevents your state from making any changes [...]
Posted August 14th, 2010 by Donna Norton
True story. I’m sitting on the beach with my kids earlier this week having a relaxing vacation in California and two buff twenty year old surfer dudes come over and say they are from “Grassroots Company,” or some such thing, and they want my signature to repeal health care reform. Sometimes, there’s just no getting [...]
Posted August 11th, 2010 by Katrina Alcorn
Under health care reform, all employers are required by law to accommodate the needs of breastfeeding employees. But ignorance about breastfeeding still prevails in the workplace. Here are the basics that every employer should know. Please send it to your boss, your HR director, and anyone who is in a position to support women breastfeeding when they return to work.
Posted August 10th, 2010 by Claire McAndrew
QUESTION: I am an active person. I exercise and eat right, maintaining a healthy life style. I have been doing so for more the 3 years now. Will my premiums be lower because I am staying healthy? There are two main insurance company practices to discuss when it comes to this question: health status rating [...]
Posted August 9th, 2010 by Jamie Oliver
Hi everyone, I’ve been looking at some research about sugar in drinks and I had to share some of it with you. The amount of calories and sugar so many of us are drinking, probably without even realising it, is truly shocking. The recommended amount of sugar for adults is somewhere between 5 to 9 teaspoons a [...]
Posted August 5th, 2010 by Say Ahhh!
This week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the “Get Covered. Get in the Game initiative” which will be launched in seven pilot states across the country including: Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New York, Oregon, Ohio and Wisconsin. The initiative brings together coaches, schools, and communities to educate families with children who are eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) about the immediate availability of free and low-cost health care programs for children.
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