Central Perk: Karmel's Story: I No Longer Fear My 'Pre-Existing Condition'

joi, 31 octombrie 2013

Karmel's Story: I No Longer Fear My 'Pre-Existing Condition'

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Karmel's Story: I No Longer Fear My 'Pre-Existing Condition'

Last Monday, President Obama explained that thousands of Americans are signing up for affordable, high quality health insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act.

Karmel Allison, who stood behind the President that day, had never before been able to shop for health insurance without fear of being rejected because of her medical history. As she said:

I could select from the same set of insurance plans that my healthy-as-a-horse husband could, and I wouldn't have to live in fear of losing my coverage because some mistake had been made.

Read about Karmel’s experience in her own words.

President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the Affordable Care Act during a statement in the Rose Garden of the White House, Oct. 21, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

Yesterday, President Obama spoke at Faneuil Hall in Boston. While Boston is home to Big Papi and World Champion Red Sox, it's also home to the birthplace of health reform in America.

Yesterday, The Office of Management and Budget and the Department of the Treasury released the fiscal year 2013 budget results, which show that we are continuing to make significant progress in reducing the deficit.

On Tuesday, Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Senate and military spouses to the Vice President’s Residence to assemble more than 1,500 USO Warrior Care Packs for wounded, ill and injured troops.

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