Healthcare Reform... Is it the cure???

Healthcare Reform has been a hot topic amongst Americans since the bill was introduced a few years back. President Obama believes reform is necessary to (1.) lower healthcare costs, (2.) guarantee your choice of hospitals and doctors, and (3.) assure affordable healthcare for all Americans. While most states, Michigan included, have lawsuits to stop the implementation of the bill in their states, many are passing a bill that will OK the set up of their state’s health insurance exchange.

Like many of you, I wondered what this “health insurance exchange” is; especially since the Michigan State Senate recently approved the bill that will begin the set-up of our state’s website and program. According http://www.whitehouse.gov/realitycheck/faq#i1, the health insurance exchange is a database that will allow uninsured families/individuals and small businesses to shop for affordable insurance options best suited to their needs. This database will also provide employees of larger companies’ additional protections against unfair insurance regulations/practices.

Some pieces of Healthcare Reform have been implemented (i.e. dependant children are covered under their parent’s plan until the age of 26), but many Americans still have questions about reform and just how it will affect them. The best way to get answers to your questions is to (1.) ask and (2.) research. The White House has set up a website to answer many Frequently Asked Questions, http://www.whitehouse.gov/realitycheck/faq, about the reform measures. And while many of your state representatives/senators/congressmen may have their own opinions about healthcare reform, they are a good source of information as well.

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