May 8-14 is National Women’s Health Week
In line with new safeguards and increased coverage for women provided in the Affordable Care Act, President Obama recently proclaimed May 8-14 National Women’s Health Week. Before the act’s passage, insurance companies could deny coverage to women because of previous events such as having had cancer or even having been pregnant. In 2014, it will be illegal for insurance companies to discriminate against anyone with a pre-existing condition, or even charge women higher premiums than they charge men.
Just as the Affordable Care Act gives women greater freedom and control over their health care, it is important to focus not only on the progress made in protecting women’s health but also on “awareness, prevention, and educational activities that improve the health of all women.” And not just this week!
For the complete Presidential proclamation, go to: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/05/06/presidential-proclamation-national-womens-health-week
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