There was recently an online streaming broadcast about Health Care Reform provided by the website www.healthreform.gov where some great information was obtained . Below, I have summarized what was said about the most recent law affecting Health Care Reform:
1. This new bill does not eliminate anything Medicare currently offers.
2. Starting in 2011, Medicare will not charge for preventive care check-ups and regular physicals. No co-pay and no deductible. This includes colonoscopies, which are considered preventive.
3. Seniors who have hit the gap in drug coverage, known as the donut hole, will receive a $250 rebate starting in June or as soon as the donut hole is reached.
4. Senior Medicare Patrol is ramped up to prevent scam artists and fraud to seniors. The Patrol will also be available to educate seniors on their Medicare benefits by helping them to read about their coverage and interpret their benefits.
5. Early retiree insurance pools will begin in 2014. Medicare will be offered to those who are forced to retire early or decide to retire early. New rules will be in place to employers and insurance companies so they do not prevent access to health care upon early retirement.
6. Retiree drug plans will continue to be fully protected.
7. The “high risk pool” are adults or seniors with pre-existing conditions. This group of people will see a cap on their premiums as of 2014.
For more information look at the following credible website: http://healthreform.gov/