A new study released today shows that the Affordable Care Act will help people in the individual health insurance market even more. In 2014, individual health insurance is likely to be more generous and more similar to employer-based coverage. And this means Americans will save money. The study compared how much people in the individual market would have saved in out-of-pocket spending alone, had the Affordable Care Act already been implemented.
Author Archives: Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services
Guaranteeing Value for Your Premium Dollars
Today, we’re finalizing a notice for insurance companies to send you if they meet or exceed the standard. If your insurance company is providing fair value for your premium dollars, you should know that too. You’ll be able to see your plan’s medical loss ratio on HealthCare.gov starting this summer.
We Can’t Wait Update: Advancing Innovation in Health Care
The Health Care Innovation Awards provide our most creative minds with the backing they need to build the health care system of the future.
Strengthening Health Centers in Communities Across the Country
Community Health Centers deliver primary care and preventive services to millions of Americans in the communities where they live.
Getting More Value for Your Premium Dollar
A new report provides estimates of insurer rebates under the Medical Loss Ratio provision of the new health care law, the Affordable Care Act.
We’re Doing More to Protect Your Health
This week is National Consumer Protection Week, an excellent time for you to learn more about your new health insurance rights and the resources offered by the new health care law, the Affordable Care Act.