REP. MIKE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES NEW AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS BEGIN TODAY FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS
October 1, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson announced that, beginning today, millions of Americans will have access to affordable, quality health insurance as new online Health Insurance Marketplaces open in every state, under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act. California's online marketplace is Covered California.
“Starting today, people in our district and across our country can, for the first time, purchase affordable, quality health insurance through a new online marketplace,” said Thompson. “This is what the Affordable Care Act is all about. People can go online, see what discounts they qualify for, compare plans, and pick one that's right for them, their budget, and their health care needs. Health care reform is already saving money and lives. Now with the opening on these marketplaces, even more people will be able to get affordable, quality coverage, increasing their health and economic security.”
Already because of health care reform, more than 38,000 children with preexisting conditions are now covered in California's 5th District. More than 6,000 seniors have saved $7 million on prescription drugs in California's 5th District. And more than 235,000 people have benefited from no longer having a lifetime limit on their coverage in California's 5th District.
Also because of health care reform, insurance companies can no longer drop a woman's coverage because she becomes pregnant, or kick people off of their insurance plan if they become sick.
In the new online Marketplace, constituents in California's 5th District looking for coverage will be able to shop among affordable choices at CoveredCA.com. It is estimated that more than half of those shopping in the new marketplace will qualify for discounts on their monthly premium, based on their income.
In the new online Marketplace, there is no denial for pre-existing conditions, no annual or lifetime limits on coverage, and no higher rates for women compared to men.
If constituents have questions about the Marketplace, they can call 1-800-318-2596, a toll-free hotline open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
“Starting today, people in our district and across our country can, for the first time, purchase affordable, quality health insurance through a new online marketplace,” said Thompson. “This is what the Affordable Care Act is all about. People can go online, see what discounts they qualify for, compare plans, and pick one that's right for them, their budget, and their health care needs. Health care reform is already saving money and lives. Now with the opening on these marketplaces, even more people will be able to get affordable, quality coverage, increasing their health and economic security.”
Already because of health care reform, more than 38,000 children with preexisting conditions are now covered in California's 5th District. More than 6,000 seniors have saved $7 million on prescription drugs in California's 5th District. And more than 235,000 people have benefited from no longer having a lifetime limit on their coverage in California's 5th District.
Also because of health care reform, insurance companies can no longer drop a woman's coverage because she becomes pregnant, or kick people off of their insurance plan if they become sick.
In the new online Marketplace, constituents in California's 5th District looking for coverage will be able to shop among affordable choices at CoveredCA.com. It is estimated that more than half of those shopping in the new marketplace will qualify for discounts on their monthly premium, based on their income.
In the new online Marketplace, there is no denial for pre-existing conditions, no annual or lifetime limits on coverage, and no higher rates for women compared to men.
If constituents have questions about the Marketplace, they can call 1-800-318-2596, a toll-free hotline open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
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Issues:Health Care