I wanted you all to know about a new website sponsored by the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City that really breaks down the Affordable Care Act into simple and concise answers to questions that people may have. It is called ReformReality.org. The website is user friendly and created for the general public, not policy wonks. It answers questions like:
How will this affect children?
It is part of the foundations program to spread the word regarding reform and is a great tool.
Fact Sheet – Temporary High Risk Pool Program
The creation of a high risk pool program was proposed by Congressional Republicans and included in the historic new health reform law to help provide affordable health insurance coverage to people who are uninsured because of pre-existing conditions. States may choose whether and how they participate in the program, which is funded entirely by the Federal government.
Background on the temporary high risk pool program is available at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.