Health Care Reform Bulletin #1

From: Jim Gallic
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 5:07 PM
Subject: Health Care Reform Bulletin #1

Overview

Congratulations! As someone associated with benefits, you are now part of the most hotly debated topic impacting more Americans than American Idol, Survivor and the Amazing Race combined.

The objective of this message is to help you be more educated so that you can help brokers, clients and members in your conversations. This is meant to be a dialogue rather than a monologue so join in the conversation!

Before we tackle the specifics, it makes sense to be on the same page. Today’s topic is focused on the initial Health Care Reform bill signed into law which goes by many names including PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act), Health Care Reform Bill or ObamaCare,

Step 1 – Understanding Health Care Reform

Before you do anything else, watch this 9 minute video from Kaiser Family Foundation. It is a great way to build up a base of knowledge.

Step 2 – Understanding Supreme Court Arguments

We will be tackling the various specific arguments being argued this week before the Supreme Court. To understand the over arching healthcare reform issues, watch this 3 minute video from the AP. 

Extra Credit: Learn even more with these additional resources.

·      Understanding Health Care Terminology

·      What HealthCare Reform Means to You

·      Supreme Court Review of HealthCare Reform

Tomorrow: What are the major issues being argued in front of the Supreme Court?

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Jim Gallic | businessolver | North East Sales Director | office 908.360.1500 | mobile 908.303.0454 | email jgallic@businessolver.com | twitter: jgallic | LinkedIn: jgallic