Late Tuesday night on March 25th, the Obama administration decided to allow more time for people to enroll in health care coverage. People who still want to enroll in coverage will have about two weeks (or until mid-April) to purchase insurance under the exchange. The administration argues that this extended time period to enroll will enable the officials to accommodate the last minute surge of people attempting to get coverage. People will be able to ask for an extension (though there is no definitive criteria for who will be able to get an extension). Officials agree that this extra time is helpful for those who
Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk
Concerned about cancer prevention? Take charge by making small changes in your daily life, from eating a healthy diet to scheduling regular cancer screenings. By Mayo Clinic staff You’ve probably heard conflicting reports about cancer prevention. Sometimes the specific cancer-prevention tip recommended in one study or news report is advised against in another. If you’re concerned about cancer prevention, take comfort in the fact that small changes in your daily life can make a big difference. Consider seven real-life cancer prevention tips. 1. Don’t use tobacco Using any type of tobacco puts you on a collision course with cancer. Smoking has been linked to various
California small businesses still unclear on provisions of healthcare reform law, poll finds
A poll commissioned by supporters of the healthcare law finds that 57% of small businesses surveyed are unfamiliar with new tax credits that small employers can use to offset the cost of an employer-provided health plan. Also, 62% did not know about new state-regulated insurance markets. March 20, 2011|By Noam N. Levey, Washington Bureau Nearly a year after President Obama signed his landmark health overhaul, most small businesses in California are still unaware of provisions in the law designed to help them provide their employees with health benefits, according to a new poll. The survey of more than 800 businesses with fewer than 20 employees
Top Five Ways Health Reform Is Helping Women and Their Families
We hope to clear up the confusion by explaining the top five ways the Affordable Care Act is already helping women. This list is followed by three important issues that need attention as we move forward with implementing the law. Top five ways health reform is helping women Stopping the worst practices of the insurance industry Insurance companies are prohibited from canceling the policies of people who get sick. Rescission, or the practice of dropping coverage when people develop illnesses, is now prohibited. That means women who develop heart disease or other serious illnesses are protected from losing their coverage at a time when they