Health Care Reform You
Health Care Reform & You
Are you completely lost and not sure where to start?
Are you wondering how the new law will impact the Commonwealth’s landmark health reform? Who must have insurance? Will your taxes go up? How will new law impact your doctor? , and is working to help educate Massachusetts residents about the new law and how it will benefit them.
Are you one of the more than one million Massachusetts residents who rely on Medicare? The new health care reform law , for both traditional Medicare and private Medicare Advantage. The law also protects retiree health coverage, changes compensation to Medicare Advantage plans so they are paid the same rate as traditional Medicare, and makes important improvements to preventative services and prescription drug coverage.
Are you one of the 300,000 Bay State seniors facing the Medicare prescription drug “Doughnut Hole”? In June, Massachusetts seniors in Medicare who have fallen into the dreaded began automatically receiving to help with their drug costs and other expenses, as part of the health reform law. Learn more.
Are you receiving health coverage through your employer? Bottom line: . And, starting this September, all new health plans must provide preventative services and screening for free, and insurance companies can no longer place lifetime limits on what they will pay for your care; annual limits will be eliminated in 2014.
Are you a small business owner? This year, businesses with fewer than 25 full-time workers who earn an average annual salary of $50,000 or less per year will get an on the premiums they pay for employees’ health coverage. Further, starting in 2011, small businesses can use government grants for up to five years to establish wellness programs.
Are you thinking about long-term care insurance? The , a new type of voluntary long-term care insurance, will help individuals remain in their homes if they become disabled or sick. The program will pay cash benefits to assist with the cost of non-medical services and supports such as home modification, assistive technology, transportation and personal care.
Are you concerned about health care fraud? You should definitely be cautious. trying to take advantage of any confusion surrounding the new health care law.
Are you interested in key improvements to health insurance practices? One of the most significant changes: Insurance companies will no longer be able to drop someone’s health coverage because he or she has a .
Get the Facts about Health Reform
Read a timeline of . To learn more – or ask your own questions – please visit our web page devoted to providing . To receive a free informational brochure, “How the New Health Care Law Benefits You (D19272),” call AARP Massachusetts at 1-866-448-3621 or email .
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Health Care Reform & You
Andersen Ross/Getty Images Whether you are on Medicare, get insurance through your employer, buy it on your own, or are uninsured – the new health care reform law affects YOU. AARP is here to help you find out what you need to know to make the best decisions for yourself and your family.Are you completely lost and not sure where to start?
Are you wondering how the new law will impact the Commonwealth’s landmark health reform? Who must have insurance? Will your taxes go up? How will new law impact your doctor? , and is working to help educate Massachusetts residents about the new law and how it will benefit them.
Are you one of the more than one million Massachusetts residents who rely on Medicare? The new health care reform law , for both traditional Medicare and private Medicare Advantage. The law also protects retiree health coverage, changes compensation to Medicare Advantage plans so they are paid the same rate as traditional Medicare, and makes important improvements to preventative services and prescription drug coverage.
Are you one of the 300,000 Bay State seniors facing the Medicare prescription drug “Doughnut Hole”? In June, Massachusetts seniors in Medicare who have fallen into the dreaded began automatically receiving to help with their drug costs and other expenses, as part of the health reform law. Learn more.
Are you receiving health coverage through your employer? Bottom line: . And, starting this September, all new health plans must provide preventative services and screening for free, and insurance companies can no longer place lifetime limits on what they will pay for your care; annual limits will be eliminated in 2014.
Are you a small business owner? This year, businesses with fewer than 25 full-time workers who earn an average annual salary of $50,000 or less per year will get an on the premiums they pay for employees’ health coverage. Further, starting in 2011, small businesses can use government grants for up to five years to establish wellness programs.
Are you thinking about long-term care insurance? The , a new type of voluntary long-term care insurance, will help individuals remain in their homes if they become disabled or sick. The program will pay cash benefits to assist with the cost of non-medical services and supports such as home modification, assistive technology, transportation and personal care.
Are you concerned about health care fraud? You should definitely be cautious. trying to take advantage of any confusion surrounding the new health care law.
Are you interested in key improvements to health insurance practices? One of the most significant changes: Insurance companies will no longer be able to drop someone’s health coverage because he or she has a .
Get the Facts about Health Reform
Read a timeline of . To learn more – or ask your own questions – please visit our web page devoted to providing . To receive a free informational brochure, “How the New Health Care Law Benefits You (D19272),” call AARP Massachusetts at 1-866-448-3621 or email .
Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures