A Commonwealth Fund study highlights the millions of Americans who will benefit from provisions of healthcare reform that kick-in Sept. 23:
- 120 million who will no longer face lifetime or annual benefit limits
- 1 million who can obtain coverage through their parents’ policies up to age 26
- 10,700 annually who will no longer get hit with a rescission (retroactive cancellation of coverage)
- 200,000 to 400,000 who can enroll in special plans for people with preexisting medical conditions
- Thousands of children with preexisting conditions who can no longer be denied coverage
Furthermore, Commonwealth notes, “The major provisions of the law that take effect in 2014 will bring sweeping change to insurance coverage for many Americans” and ensure health security and access to care for working families. I say once people get stuff, they don’t want to give it up — which is why I predict little change to the law even if Republicans take back Congress this year and the White House in 2012.
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