A VICTORY FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE

The passage of health insurance reform legislation represents a historic victory for the American people. America's families and businesses will not only get relief from skyrocketing health care costs but will now have more control over their health care. No longer will the insurance companies get the final say when it comes to rates and rights.

Health Reform

• Reduce long-term growth of health care costs for businesses and government
• Protect families from bankruptcy or debt because of health care costs
• Guarantee choice of doctors and health plans
• Invest in prevention and wellness
• Improve patient safety and quality of care
• Assure affordable, quality health coverage for all Americans
• Maintain coverage when you change or lose your job
• End barriers to coverage for people with pre-existing medical conditions

Health Reform & the Budget

“Under this budget, we will provide the health and human services that Americans depend on more effectively, slashing waste and focusing programs on results.”
-- Secretary Sebelius

The President’s budget helps build the foundation for health insurance reform. The budget strengthens the health care system and improves access to care by investing $995 million to address the shortage of health care providers in underserved areas, increasing funding to expand services at Health Centers by $290 million and allocating nearly $80 million for work to spread the adoption and use of health information technology.

Read the President’s Budget

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Families across the country have seen their health insurance premiums skyrocket, with one insurance company promising increases of up to 39 percent in the months ahead. Health insurance reform will give families the relief they need and ensure Americans have secure, stable, affordable health insurance. Sign up here to get the latest information about rising health insurance premiums and the latest on efforts to reform the system.