About Us
AmericasFairHealthCare.org is a project of the Health Information Center (HIC), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and the Health Information Campaign, a 501(c)4 organization, founded in 2010.
Our mission is to inform the public, the press, nonprofit organizations, industry groups, corporations and elected officials about the Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law by President Barack Obama earlier this year. We believe that educating consumers and engaging in the public dialogue to generate support for this law will help legislators, policy makers, regulators and health providers as they go about their important work.
Along with a coalition of partners, we work to explain to the public the benefits of the new law, how it affects consumers and when key regulations take effect. We also work to respond to misinformation and misperceptions about the law, educate leaders and stakeholders about the full extent of the benefits and provide a mechanism for policy makers and others to come together to share information and best practices that will help the implementation process.
Health Information Campaign staff:
Andrew Grossman, President
James Chiong, Executive Director
Erikka Knuti, Communications Director
Ankit Desai, Finance Director
Have a question or want to learn about career opportunities at HIC? Contact us here.
If you're a member of the press and have a media inquiry, please contact:
Erikka Knuti
202-603-4600
[email protected]
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"Under new plans, no child under age 19 will be denied coverage for a pre-existing conditions, period. Adults who have been without insurance for six months and who have been unable to obtain insurance because of a pre-existing condition, can apply for coverage under the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP)."
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Insurers can no longer cut someone after the fact.
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New screening procedures are now in place for health care providers to eliminate fraud and waste in the health care system.
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Medicare Part D enrollees who hit the Medicare prescription drug benefit gap in 2010 will automatically receive a $250 rebate check.
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Effective immediately, qualified small employers get tax credits of up to 35% of premiums for offering coverage.
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America's new health care law makes it easier for you to find the quality, affordable health care that you and your family need.
