How the Affordable Care Act Improves the Lives of American Women

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Thursday, October 24, 2013             Featured How the Affordable Care Act Improves the Lives of American Women Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius spent some time explaining how the Affordable Care Act protects women’s access to quality health care. Under Obamacare, no one can be denied health insurance coverage because of a preexisting health condition, such as breast cancer, pregnancy, or being a victim of domestic violence -- and preventive services including mammograms are now available to women at no additional cost.  Learn more about the ways Obamacare helps women get covered.       Top Stories The People’s House in Pink: Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the White House The White House and the entrance to the Naval Observatory will be lit pink tonight, October 24th, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. READ MORE Meet Three Americans Who Signed Up for Affordable Health Insurance A few of the folks who have already signed up for new plans stood behind the President during his remarks on Monday. Afterward, they took a minute to talk with us about their experiences using the new Health Insurance Marketplaces and why they are happy with their new coverage. READ MORE The Employment Situation in September Read Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers Jason Furman's breakdown of the five key points on today's report from The Bureau of Labor Statistics. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 9:45 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:35 AM: The President delivers remarks on Immigration Reform 12:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 4:50 PM: The President participates in an event with the DNC’s Women’s Leadership Forum Facebook    Twitter   |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates This email was sent to e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111