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While the Affordable Care Act has been heralded as a Godsend by millions of Americans, the challenge of haul of the American medical industry is daunting to say the least. At stake is not only the manner in which medical

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He went on to say that some states had already witnessed a shift in market access.

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that in upholding these essential reforms, the passage of the Affordable Care Act “marked tremendous progress towards reshaping our

Unfortunately, gaining a full grasp of the more than 2,500page document comprising the Affordable Care Act, will not come quickly or easily for the average American. In an attempt to add some clarity, the Washington Informer provides, here, a brief synopsis of some of the most important aspects of the reform.

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A Personal Connection to Care Submitted by AmeriHealth District of Columbia health plan through their doctor -

AmeriHealth District of Columbia “Dr. Hurd has been a blessing to derstanding and I can talk to her about my health issues and feel I’m AmeriHealth District of Coity health care and to treating our members with the dignity and reed primary care practitioner, many AmeriHealth District of Columbia members also their personal connection to the plan’s Community ordinators.

After she was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago, Harriet started contact with her CommuCoordinator.

Harriet Morris has regular contact with her AmeriHealth District of Columbia Community Outreach Coordinator.

mograms and other annual tests. minds me when I’m due for my doctor appointments and assists me with making them if needed.

He helps me with other resources for my children

"My outreach coordinator reminds me when I’m due for my doctor appointments and assists me with making them if needed."

– Harriet Morris

plained to me how important it is to keep my doctor appointments and told me not to be afraid to discuss treatment options and ask

tors contact members who are due for recommended tests and pre-

and

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AmeriHealth District of Columbia began operations in the nation’s capital fers the same

AmeriHealth District of Columbia (DC) now offers the benefits, services and commitment of Chartered Health Plan.

AmeriHealth DC is moving forward with the best of Chartered to provide you with the same high-quality personal care and services, delivered by many of the same people you’ve known and depended on for generations.

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Health DC’s special health programs, especially those related to family and me learn how to man-

things that aren’t related to health care like

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for years.

Harriet has been a member of featured in AmeriHealth District campaign.

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The Dangers of Sexually Transmitted Diseases During Pregnancy

Offers Tips to Keep You Healthy PHOTO BY: KHALID NAJI-ALLAH

Submitted by AmeriHealth District of Columbia

the chances of getting infected are greater than you think.

Don’t ignore the risk factors or symptoms. If left un-

before, during or after the baby’s birth. According to Karen Dale is Executive Director of AmeriHealth District of Columbia.

should learn about the possible risks they present to them-

LISTED BELOW ARE A FEW STD TESTING CENTERS AROUND DC:

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Getting the Most Out of Your Doctor Visit Submitted by AmeriHealth District of Columbia

Dr Mark Fracasso is Medical Director of AmeriHealth District of Columbia.

couple minutes pass and then your doctor walks in the door. He/she takes your pulse and blood pressure and listens to your heart and

feel rushed.

Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Prevention Information Network

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Still The One. AmeriHealth District of Columbia (DC) now offers the benefits, services and commitment of Chartered Health Plan.

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The ACA Difference Providing Quality, Affordable Health Care for All Children from my paycheck for my whole

By Ronda Smith WI Contributing Writer

than that amount. How do you tell a ten-year-old that because of

the Children’s Health Insurance states with additional funding to

With high-power, high-paying corporate positions and all of the trappings of upper-middle cially untouchable. Little did they know that an unforeseen illness with one of their three children

million Americans lost employer-sponsored health insurance.

policy cancellation, would lead to

Americans with employer-spon-

Increases outreach and enrollment grants to help reach more eligible children. for all Children new health plans, but also oral

Act initially, the new regulations would allow treatment for his son nosed late, but ironically consida result, not only were we dropped by the insurance company, but we were then told that because of his -

part, due to the Affordable Care With the passage of the Affordable Care Act insurers would

in the past year.

enrolled in new plans be allowed to select their child’s pediatrician from among any participating include multi-state plans to foster competition and increase

pediatric nurse practitioners, specialists in pediatrics, and pediat-

Children priorities and promote children’s -

recommended care less than half

Additionally, ACA would help children aging out of the foster care systems, who face many chal-

information on different health insurance plans offered in a geographic region so Americans can easily compare prices and health ity, affordable option is right for them and their children. wake of ACA, not understanding the full scope and limitations of health insurance policies was a core issue.

affordable health insurance, enso blatantly contrary to the policy the professionals charged with

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insurance papers and then deny thing now with a magnifying glass what I am paying for and how it will impact my children’s health -

them at risk for conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. the ACA’s ability to create state-

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or want to keep the kids on my

The Affordable Care Act Timeline MARC H 201 0

MARCH 2010

lowed children to stay on their parents’ policies

care will attempt to encourage hospitals, doctors

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reduce costs.

OCT. 1, 2013 Children’s Health:

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company decisions.

JAN. 1, 2014 Affordable Insurance Exchanges:

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half-priced brand-name prescription drugs for grants for employee wellness programs and help

changes, too. Learn more about Affordable Insur-

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JAN. 1, 2012 Accountable Care Organizations:

Individual Responsibility:

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the costs of caring for the uninsured Americans.

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sary hospital admissions. Learn more about AcMARCH 2012 Addressing Health Disparities: Health programs must report racial, ethnic and language data to help identify and reduce disparities. Learn more about health disparities and the Affordable Care Act.

you will be able to buy it directly in an Affordable -

the law.

Choice of Coverage: Expanding Access to Medicaid: Low-in-

JAN. 1, 2013

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OCT. 1, 2012 Electronic Recordkeeping: perwork, costs and medical errors, billing will be

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Making Coverage Affordable: help the middle class afford insurance if they are

Ending Annual Coverage Limits: and patients.

Value-Based Purchasing:

JAN. 1, 2013 Preventive Health Care:

JAN. 1, 2014

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Ending Discrimination: Insurance companies will be prohibited from refusing to sell or re-

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and from charging more because of gender or health status. Learn more about protecting AmeriIncreasing Small Business Tax Credit:

JAN. 1, 2015 Tying Payments to Value:

the law supports and strengthens primary care ‘Bundling’ Payments: A national pilot pro-

Sources: 2011 AFL-CIO Legislative Guide; health.gov

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The Affordable Care Act and Better Health

Alice M. Rivlin Speaks before the Health Committee of D.C. the Health Committee of the District of Columbia Council, encouraging the Committee to

"Over the past couple of decades DC has gone from a city with a shamefully inadequate health system to a leader in provision of affordable health coverage and improving access to good quality care.

We can all take pride in the steps DC has made to take advantage of the opportunity offered by the ACA to move to universal affordable coverage by acting quickly to implement it competently and expeditiously."

be proud of the District for becoming a leader and role model in implementing the ACA, while I am happy to testify on the bill before this Committee, -

change Authority. I strongly support the bill.

are behind schedule. carriers to compete with one plans in transparent form in an electronic market place and allowing consumers to select the subsidies to make plans more affordable. insurance at a lower cost and carriers will sell more insurance policies.

cost. Implementation of the ACA is a long-sought opporlarge and growing share of the population cannot afford health

for the District has been challenging because DC’s health insurance market is small and only four carriers one of which one controls more than three

to attract younger, healthier in-

balances the goal of full and speedy implementation with the

a small market with a dominant insurer, it is essential that the -

will allow small businesses to

recommended, and the Council supported, merging the indi-

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only source of federal subsidies for District residents with mod-

As you know, the legislation sidering whether to make the

transparency and competition.

small business health insur-

with the ACA by creating its own

past success in reducing the number of uninsured residents gibility and the creation of the Alliance.

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ness plans be purchased on

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stitute and others estimate to be

competition, transparency, and

our community’s goal of afford-

recruited a strong professional staff and has implemented the ACA with energy and dispatch.

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health system to a leader in

pool, to allow carriers to offer as many different plans as they

taining a separate market outcentration of the market, the

two-year transition period, permitting small businesses to wait until the market settles should they feel the need. cades DC has gone from a city

take pride in the steps DC has opportunity offered by the ACA implement it competently and

as transparent and user friend-

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nity to speak today.

New Health Law Offers Quality Affordable Health Insurance for All

President Barack Obama signs the health insurance reform bill in the East Room of the White House, March 23, 2010.

OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE PHOTO BY CHUCK KENNEDY

By Diane C. Lewis fordable Care Act, the most sweeping piece of health care leg-

Introducing DC Health Link.

and protections for people buying health insurance and new opbeen locked out or priced out of insurance due to their income or their health. It offers new hope and new help to residents of the face the threat of high medical strikes.

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ments the District has already of the lowest rates of uninsured

like asthma, diabetes, or cancer. charge higher premiums to people because of an illness or to

Healthcare Alliance program.

health insurance has put it out of and families.

of our family members, friends, and neighbors without the protection health insurance pro-

law, nobody can be denied health insurance or charged more based on the state of their health.

Women can no longer be charged more than men and small businesses can’t be charged more than

THE NEW WAY TO FIND HEALTH COVERAGE.

insurance more affordable, the

absolutely necessary to go to a doctor or an emergency room.

to reduce monthly premiums and

late to restore their health and

insurance, it can’t be taken away from you. promises, we are setting up a new insurance marketplace where inerage, compare options side by side, and choose the policy that best meets their needs and their

ance won’t cure all of our problems, but it will be a giant step toward a healthier and more

At DC Health Link, you can compare health insurance plans and sign up all in one place.

Trained experts will help you find a quality health plan that’s right for your life and budget. And you can find out if you’re eligible for financial help paying your premiums or for Medicaid. Enrollment begins October 1 and coverage will start January 1.

Find out more at DCHealthLink.com

Diane C. Lewis is the Chairperson of the Executive Board of

called DC Health Link and it will Authority. She also is Co-Principal and Executive Vice President for ALTA Consulting Group.

Get the facts. Get covered.

DCHealthLink.com

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Photo by Roy Lewis

President Barack Obama signs the health insurance reform bill in the East Room of the White House, March 23, 2010.

10 Facts You Need to Know About the New Health Law Here are 10 important facts that everyone should know about the new health law to make sure you enjoy

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What are my rights under the law?

Insurance companies are not allowed to turn you down or charge you more because of a current or past medical condition like diabetes, heart disease, or cancer. And they must pay for care related to your condition.

If you are a woman of childbearing age, insurance companies can’t charge you more. And insurance companies cannot cap lifetime dollar caps.

What is DC Health Link?

DC Health Link is a new on-line marketplace where you can shop for health insurance, compare policies side-by-side, and choose the policy that best meets your needs and budget. DC Health are eligible for help paying your premiums and your cost-sharing

nancial help to lower your insurance costs. A telephone hotline

emergency room care, maternity and newborn care, prescription drugs and lab tests, substance abuse and mental health treat-

can also work with an insurance broker. duce monthly insurance premiums?

for help to pay their premiums when they shop at DC Health will know how much help you income is low enough, you will

When can I enroll in health insurance coverage at DC Health Link?

DC Health Link will be open for

insurance, you are likely to be eligible for help paying your premiums based on a sliding scale

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health insurance or pay a penalty -

reduce their costs by as much as -

their income to buy insurance and those with income below

on the type of work they do.

fewer full-time workers may be

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enough, it will get you enrolled gram.

Will I be able to get help shopping for health insurance?

compare prices and policies side

make an appointment to work

If my income is lower, can I q ualify for Medicaid?

can’t charge higher premiums to

How much will it cost to buy health insurance through DC Health Link? leading health insurance compa-

dent of the District of Colum-

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Am I required to have health insurance?

A family of two with income A family of three with in-

All prices and policies will be

icaid.

How does the health law affect small businesses and their employees? business owners with more clout in the marketplace. Employ-

A family of four with inthrough DC Health Link and

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For more information visit DCHealthLink.com.

The District has a new home for finding health coverage.

INTRODUCING DC HEALTH LINK. If you need health insurance, DC Health Link is the new place to find private and public plans. No one can be turned down because of a pre-existing medical condition. Experts will be available 24 hours a day to answer your questions. And you may receive new financial help toward your premiums and copays.

Enrollment begins October 1, but if you want to check us out before then, visit DCHealthLink.com

Get the facts. Get covered.

DCHealthLink.com

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Unity Health Care’s Convenient Care Initiative: Keeping DC residents out of the Emergency Room -

effort allows community members who are unable to access health lar business hours the

but non-emergency medical-issues. cording to the more local-

four diagnoses that cause our patients to seek care in the emergency rooms in-

By Dr. Janelle Goetcheus, Founder, Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President, Medical Affairs Unity Health Care

Here in the District, and across ing problem of addressing the increasing cost of health care. District

II diabetes, complications related to obesity and asthma/ -

health outcomes in the residents patients with chronic diseases who

health and wellness for more than

tures arising from hospital care and -

Decrease Emergency Room Visits? formation, many DC residents are

measures to reduce costs while pro-

health care concerns that are treat-

members of our community. With mentation of electronic medical comes and data which shows that

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centers, a mobile medical unit and with the commitment of more than

According to recent statistics,

are the words of our patients. According to our patients, the following are the top four reasons they

residents who are most in need, regardless of their ability to pay.

within a best practices model to ensure patient care coordination, and -

means they are primary care treat-

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erous support of our partners -

members of our communities with

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tion and outreach from the Emer-

needed, but were also treatable,

outreach team not only connects patients with their primary care physicians and a medical home, but these patients remain connected to appropriate care.

to the emergency room.

Why Do We Need Convenient Care?

Healthcare costs across the

resourced communities by keeping -

at one of its community outreach emergency room at least once last year and rates of inpatient hospital-

managers and community health

door outreach efforts, the Emercates patients on the appropriate use of emergency departments, reconnects them to their primary -

opportunity to educate patients

per year. It becomes more and more apparent, through these stapatients, but good for business. ing healthier communities through -

of health care sites including our Health Care are compelled to work ity and compassionate care that supregistered nurse by calling the nurse

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being and keeps them out of the emergency room.

We accept DC Health Care Alliance, Medicaid, Medicare, AmeriHealth, United HealthCare Community Plan and select private insurance.

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Hepatitis – The Silent Epidemic Disparities in healthcare access, health outcomes, and certain

known to the public and risk populations, including African Americans.

been well documented for African Americans in comparison with non-Hispanic whites.

er, is most often caused

epidemic on the scene affecting African Americans related to common blood-borne patho-

common types are hepfected are often unaware and can to other people.

Although this is far higher than cancer, hepatitis is often ignored,

among African Americans than among persons of any other ra-

is a leading infectious cause of

on the history and treatment of hepatitis C for African Ameri-

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Liver Cancer Image from Hepatitis B.

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include one or more of the fol-

baby boomers, those born beLoss of appetite

test to determine if they are in-

Abdominal pain Joint pain Jaundice

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high or intermediate risk. chronic hepatitis, in which the infection becomes lifelong.

Chronic hepatitis can lead to

ing together to implement the

cancer and can ultimately lead people who are infected with no symptoms. In fact, people ral hepatitis and not feel or show toms appear, they can mimic the

of Americans who are aware of duce the number of new cases of nate mother-to-child transmis-

health and wellness, reducing the mends anyone who has been

Publication No. 221237

ment, tattooing, or sharing a neewww.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis

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should be tested for both hepati-

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related chronic diseases and life-

Medicare and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Paul L. Schmidt

ACA 101: Books to Aid Understanding Health Care Reform: What It Is, Why It's Necessary, How It Works Jonathan Gruber ry about going broke if you get sick. We will start to bring the costs of health care under control. And we will do all this while reducing the federal

formation about the ACA has left about what it is, why it’s necessary, and how it works. “Health Care -

twin threats of rising costs and the increasing number of uninsured to why an insurance mandate is good for your health, Health Care Reform dispels false fears by arming you with facts.

ObamaCare Survival Guide Nick J. Tate

dent signed the Health Care and Education Rec-

Affordable Care Act and What It -

your healthcare dollar on the new plan, the cost to consumers, and much, much more.

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Written by an all-female, allAfrican American team of health ners, registered nurses, educators, and psychologists, this book focuses on the diseases and related social issues that cause the greatest harm and pose the greatest threat to African American women today. Its

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Americans understand the intricarently insured, those who are not, and the tens of millions of seniors, youth, business people and others who will be affected by the new sponsibilities and penalties under

and Affordable Care Act, he handed Americans one of the most sweeping

address women's health disparities, African American women are still

health and consumer affairs issues. A must read for anyone who is worried about getting good employees.

and the Reconciliation Act indicare direct spending will reach

African American Women's Life Issues Today Catherine Fisher Collins, Editor; Foreword by Julianne Malveaux After decades of reoted to women's health, a federal agency focused on women's health, and millions of dollars allocated to

depression, mental illness, demenwomen's health care. A chapter is dedicated to identifying the social, riers that block African American erage of the topic from an Afrobe of great interest to medical and psychological health professioncounselors, and students in these pert information on these health threats.

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Affordable Care Act's Employer Mandate Delayed One Year

By T. Mvusi Informer Contributing Writer the Administration has been engaging in a dialogue with businesses - many of which already workers - about the new employer and insurer reporting re-

ditional year before the ACA mandatory employer and insurer Designed to meet two goals, a means of simplifying the new re-

issued, the Administration will work with employers, insurers, and other reporting entities to strongly encourage them to -

ing this transition relief to the employer shared responsibility pay-

preparation for the full applica-

shared responsibility payments

Real-world testing of reporting period, we strongly encourage to a smoother transition to full

erage and reporting systems while

employers with respect to the full-time employees.

accessible for their employees, the ness owners, the Administration has published a formal guidance describing this transition.

posed rules implementing these alogue with stakeholders - including those responsible employers ceeding the minimum employer -

tion relief will make it impractical to determine which employers owe shared responsibility pay-

today do not affect employees’ ac-

"During this 2014 transition period, we strongly encourage employers to maintain or expand health coverage."

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Mark J. Mazur Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy U.S. Department of the Treasury

the reporting, consistent with employers, and other parties that

What Businesses Need to Know Q: How do I determine Large Employer Status?

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bined total meets the threshold, then each separate company is

in Health Care Reform, an em-

ally do not employ enough employees to meet the threshold -

full-time employees or a combination of full- and part-time

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full-time employees. Employers will determine each year, based on their current number of employees, whether they will be considered a large employer for

for determining whether companies are related and how they are applied for purposes of the employer shared responsibility Q. What is the Patient-centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee?

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considered a large employer for

to help patients, policymakers informed

Q: I own several businesses.

Are they accounted for separately?

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health

decisions

Q. Does my company need to comply?

A. apply to insurance policies proerage and self-insured group and special rules for HRAs and fees apply to certain types of It is the responsibility of the issuers of fully-insured plans or self-insured plan sponsors to pay the fee, which will be treat-

plan sponsors.

Q. How do I calculate the fee for my company?

A. employees and their enrolled

issuers and sponsors of selfinsured health plans to pay fees

or are otherwise related generally are combined together for purposes of determining whether or

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ods to calculate the fee, rangings that contain estimate the actual count of the number of

combination of full- and part-

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day of the policy year or on a

Families & the ACA

premium support payments from their premiums paid for in the ents to include their children on their health insurance policy up lege students and young work-

What the Affordable Care Act Means For Families Health care has always been a huge priority for the American family, so it comes as no surprise that many are now wondering

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able for millions of Americans.

to buy their own insurance, but

because they were not wealthy enough to afford premiums on their own, but had incomes that icaid.

dates that all group policies must

obtain health insurance from an employer often struggled to get

COURTESY OF THE WHITE HOUSE their children during the transi-

Coverage after the ACA

insurance companies.

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most families is simply obtainunemployed parents lost their the ACA, it was estimated that that cascaded down to their chilance could still obtain some care, ance.

insured child or parent who got

caused by a number of factors, study. skyrocketing before the ACA, which made premiums unafford-

the emergency room, but an uninsured person who came down with cancer would not typically ed. An uninsured family who was

tion time from high school to fully-employed, self-supporting adult.

isting conditions, such as asthma or diabetes, are now be able to

cide not purchase health insur-

market.

or one percent of family income,

ries in an emergency room, but physical rehabilitation afterwards.

Coverage before the ACA

legal for health insurance com-

age for families in a number of ways.

port to poorer families, includ-

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ployed families or families who the policy of a family member who is costing the company too not be uncommon for a health erage once the claims for one family member reached a high -

their employers and make less to offset their insurance premiums, so that no household pays more than a certain percentage nual income on health insurance.

an Indian tribe, those who can who can demonstrate that insureight percent of their income.

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By Shannon Hines, Senior Director, Health Education, Health Promotion, and Women's Health

Use these quick back to school tips to help get your kids off to a great start this school year.

Munch on a healthy school lunch!

Encourage your children to play for 60 minutes a day

If your child eats school lunch, be sure to discuss the menu together Lean proteins like grilled/baked chicken or turkey.

Limit high-fat foods like hot dogs, bologna, and fried chicken.

Low-fat cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products.

Whole grain bread, crackers, and cereals, and brown rice when possible.

Estimated Calories Burned by a 125-lb Teen Activity (30 mins)

Calories burned

not if your child should choose them.

peanut butter

GIVE YOUR KIDS SOMETHING TO CHEW ON.

Keeping Your Child’s Back Healthy

k pain as a result Children may have lower bac carrying. Make are y the of the heavy backpacks sure your child’s backpack: of his or her • Weighs less than 10-20% body weight. ulder straps • Has two wide padded sho BOTH which are always worn over ist strap shoulders and are tight (a wa is helpful).

• Is not overloaded. closest to • Has the heaviest books back. her or his of the center help keep your To learn more about how to org/children. kids healthy and safe, visit kp.

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. 2101 East Jefferson St., Rockville, MD 20852

kp.org

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Moving Forward.

We’re AmeriHealth District of Columbia (DC), the new name in Medicaid services here in DC. We’re combining Chartered’s best with our 30-year history of serving Medicaid communities across the nation to deliver the best in Medicaid managed care for DC. We’re experienced, credible and committed to partnering with providers, community and business leaders to help build a healthier DC. We’re AmeriHealth DC and we’re moving forward.

Thank you for welcoming us to the community.

This program is funded in part by the Government of the District of Columbia Department of Health Care Finance.

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