CVT has been working diligently to implement the comprehensive health reform legislation signed into law on March 23, 2010 by President Obama called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Some provisions will take place over the period of several years, but we want our members to be informed of the changes that are coming and provide updates as we develop plans to meet the law's provisions. Here, you will find an outline resource that will be updated with the latest information, useful links and other related sources we believe will help our members become acquainted with the reform.
Health Care Reform Member Update
Kaiser Family Foundation (healthreform.kff.org) - A leader in health policy and communications, the Kaiser Family Foundation is a non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the U.S., as well as the U.S. role in global health policy. This site summarizes provisions of the new law, and changes made by subsequent legislation, including provisions to expand coverage, control health care costs, and improve the health care delivery system.
United States Department of Health & Human Services (www.healthcare.gov/law/introduction/index.html) - HealthCare.gov is a federal government Website managed by the United States Department of Health & Human Services. Use this Web site to better understand the new law, the provisions of the law and what's changing and when.
United States Department of Labor (www.dol.gov/ebsa/healthreform/) - A federal government Web site managed by the United States Department of Labor. It provides extensive information on Affordable Care Act Regulations and Guidance, as well as up-to-date proposals and notices concerning Health Care Reform.
United States Department of Health and Human Services (www.hhs.gov/ociio/) - The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for implementing many major provisions of the health reform bill. The Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight is dedicated to helping the Department implement many of the provisions of the legislation that address private health insurance as well as ensuring compliance with the new insurance market rules, such as the prohibitions on rescissions and on pre-existing condition exclusions for children that take effect this year.
The California Endowment (www.calendow.org/healthlaw.aspx) - The California Endowment's mission is to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians. The new health law has so much in it that can make health care better and more affordable for millions of Californians. But it's up to you--and your elected leaders to make sure that you get all you can. Find out on this Web site what the new law can do for you and your family with many helpful resources.