November 1, 2010 - Posted by tamilb
Take a closer look at health care reform's effect on cancer.
One thing I’ve learned about cancer and the people affected by it: the disease blurs the divisions in so many people. I hate to admit it, but I used to judge people by their political affiliation. “If you’re like me, you’re right; if not, you’re wrong.” Things have changed since I was diagnosed.
Cancer doesn’t care if you’re an elephant or a donkey…although I think it is often an ass! I’ve connected with so many wonderful people through this blog and other cancer circles. Their right-leaning or left-leaning views really don’t matter to me.
This blog is about connection, hope and inspiration. But it’s about information. So, in light of tomorrow’s election, I’m sharing some information about how health care reform will affect cancer patients and survivors. Cure Magazine published a great story , “Financial aid,” in their Fall issue about the topic. I thought they did a great job of stating the facts.
Here are some highlights:
- Pre-existing conditions: By 2014, insurers will not be able to deny coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, such as cancer … whether in treatment or considered cured. This is already in place for children. Until then, they can be put into temporary high-risk pools without the higher premiums.
- Young adults: Young adults up to age 26 will be able to be covered under their parents’ plan. This is a great benefit for survivors of pediatric cancer who have often have difficulty with insurance coverage.
- Incentives for research:Health care reform calls for a new program called “Cures Acceleration Network” at the National Institutes of Health to advance research. The program includes new tax credits for therapeutic discoveries.
- Preventive care:Under new laws, mammography, colonoscopies and other cancer screenings would not require deductibles or co-pays. This will be mandated by next year.
For the full story, go to the link in this article. No matter what your views, I think it’s important to provide the facts; not just the negativity in political ads. I encourage everyone to do their research and VOTE tomorrow!
Have a great day!
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Take a closer look at health care reform's effect on cancer.
One thing I’ve learned about cancer and the people affected by it: the disease blurs the divisions in so many people. I hate to admit it, but I used to judge people by their political affiliation. “If you’re like me, you’re right; if not, you’re wrong.” Things have changed since I was diagnosed.
Cancer doesn’t care if you’re an elephant or a donkey…although I think it is often an ass! I’ve connected with so many wonderful people through this blog and other cancer circles. Their right-leaning or left-leaning views really don’t matter to me.
This blog is about connection, hope and inspiration. But it’s about information. So, in light of tomorrow’s election, I’m sharing some information about how health care reform will affect cancer patients and survivors. Cure Magazine published a great story , “Financial aid,” in their Fall issue about the topic. I thought they did a great job of stating the facts.
Here are some highlights:
For the full story, go to the link in this article. No matter what your views, I think it’s important to provide the facts; not just the negativity in political ads. I encourage everyone to do their research and VOTE tomorrow!
Have a great day!