Health Reform Checkup

Someone you know
has been helped by
health reform

From the day he was born three years ago, William has wrestled with a genetic disorder called tuberous sclerosis complex. Watch his parents, Justin and Kari, discuss how health reform has delivered a better future for their son.

Right now, the Affordable Care Act is helping millions of Americans like you, your friends, and family. Take a minute to answer the questions below and find out how health reform helps you and your nearest and dearest.

Take the checkup and find out how health reform helps:

You

Your Child

Your Mom

Your Dad

Your Grandma

Your Grandpa

Your Sister

Your Brother

Your Partner

Your Friend

Result

one of thousands of Americans with a pre-existing condition who can now purchase coverage through state's Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan.
one of millions of Americans whose insurance company will no longer be allowed to impose a lifetime limit on the amount of benefits receive. Beginning in 2014, annual limits will also be banned.
one of millions of parents whose children can now stay on health insurance until they turn 26, helping to cover the gap between finishing their education and finding their first job with benefits.
one of 2.4 million young Americans who can stay on parents' health insurance until 26, helping to cover the gap between finishing education and finding first job with benefits.
one of millions of Americans who will be able to purchase affordable health insurance through new state-based health insurance exchanges that are launching in 2014.
one of millions of American youth who can no longer be denied coverage if a pre-existing condition.
one of millions of Americans who, beginning in 2014, can no longer be charged a higher premium just because a woman. From 2014 can no longer be denied coverage if pregnant—which could previously be considered a pre-existing condition.
health insurance company must now spend at least 80 percent of premium dollars on health care—not CEO salaries or profits.
one of millions of Americans who may no longer have to pay for preventive services such as immunizations and new-baby care.
one of millions of Americans who will be able to choose a more affordable health care plan in 2014, when new state-based insurance exchanges are up and running.
one of millions of American youth whose immunizations, and other preventative care, may now be covered by parents' insurance.
one of millions of Americans who, starting in 2014, could qualify for Medicaid if income is about $15,000 per year or less.
one of 4 million seniors who will see the cost of their brand-name prescription drugs cut by 50 percent, starting this year. By 2020 the "donut hole" will be eliminated completely.
one of millions of Americans who may no longer have to pay for preventive care, such as mammograms.
one of millions of Americans who may no longer have to pay for preventive care, such as colonoscopies.
one of millions of seniors who may be able to have a free annual wellness exam starting this year.
one of millions of seniors who will benefit from cuts to unnecessary subsidies to insurance companies, which will save Medicare more than $150 billion over 10 years.
one of millions of Americans who, starting in 2014, could be eligible for tax credits to help pay for insurance if meet the income requirements.

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Take the checkup and find out how health reform helps:

Are you male or female?

How old are you?

Doyou currently have health insurance?

Doyou have a pre-existing condition?

Doyou fall into the Medicare “donut hole”?

Doyou have children who are under 26?

Result

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