Long-term care helps people remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible. The Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program was included in the Affordable Care Act in an effort to help Americans gain access to affordable long-term care insurance assistance.

Today, we are releasing a special report detailing the many benefits and improvements in the health care system that have happened since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Obama. The report discusses how the law is helping to give hard working families the security they deserve and the reforms in the Affordable Care Act that hold insurance companies more accountable and strengthen Medicare.

A new report shows that as of March 31, 2011, approximately one million more young adults have coverage, compared with one year ago. The CDC’s National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) shows that in the first quarter of 2011, the percentage of adults between the ages of 19 and 25 with health insurance increased to 69.6%, from 66.1% in 2010. This amounts to 1 million more young adults with insurance than last year, because of the health law signed by President Obama. The Census Bureau’s results only included data through the end of 2010. The report released from the CDC today includes data from a portion of 2011.

Many Iraq and Afghanistan veterans received training as health care providers while they served in their deployments. The Obama Administration is committed to helping these veterans translate the health care skills gained during their enlistment into nursing jobs when they return home.

State Partnership model gives states another option to tailor their Exchange to accommodate local needs and market conditions.

This year, Medicare has strengthened consumer protections and improved plan choices. Learn more about Medicare open enrollment.

The Affordable Care Act puts you back in control of your health care. Now is not the time to roll back these protections and benefits.

A new study shows that the health care law is reducing the number of uninsured young adults.

Over $700 million in new ACA funding was made available to pay for the renovation and construction of community health centers.

Millions of seniors are receiving better Medicare and benefits thanks to the health care law.

Small business owners can still apply for tax credits. Apply by September 15, 2011.

Here are five things that people with Medicare should know about the Affordable Care Act.

Rate Review will hold insurance companies accountable and help lower costs for families and small businesses.

The health care law will bring down costs for Americans. Let’s look at the facts.