In March 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - the largest overhaul of America’s health care system since the 1960’s. Despite initial opposition, the Affordable Care Act continues to gain popularity as more provisions are implemented.  Seniors and retirees are set to gain tremendous benefits from the new health law. For starters, the law will generate hundreds of millions of dollars in savings that will be used to improve their quality of care.  Under the law, health insurance companies will no longer be allowed to deny care to older Americans with pre-existing health conditions. Furthermore, Medicare beneficiaries will receive a free annual checkup and will no longer have to pay for preventative screenings.  The law will also close the prescription drug doughnut hole, expand options for home-based care, provide early retirees with affordable health options, and protect the Medicare trust fund for years to come. To learn more about the new law and what it will mean for you, please check out our fact sheets and issue briefs below.  Now is the time to learn and educate others about the benefits of this landmark legislation, in order to push back against a repeal movement that would bring back the old, unsustainable status quo.

See the Alliance's Roll Call ad celebrating one year of the Affordable Care Act on March 23, 2011!
                                                                          
                                                                          

Testimony for the House Ways and Means Committee - February 10, 2011 statement for the record submitted to the House Ways and Means Committee on the Affordable Care Act and its impact on the Medicare program and Medicare beneficiaries.

Alliance Letter to House Opposing Repeal of Health Care Reform - January 14, 2011 letter to all members of the U.S House of Representatives listing the reasons to oppose repeal.

Health Care Benefits for Seniors in 2011 Based on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Many benefits for seniors, including free preventive services, are in effect as of January 1, 2011!

LCAO Letter to House Opposing Repeal of Health Care Reform - January 5, 2011 letter from the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations - which includes the Alliance as a member - to all members of the U.S House of Representatives

2011 Medicare Health and Drug Plans by State - Update from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 

The Truth About Taxing Health Benefits June 2010  Provides a thorough explanation of what taxing your health benefits would actually entail.

What to Tell Skeptics about New Health Care Law May 2010  A list of strategic talking points on what to tell people who are unsure about the new health law.

Long Term Care in the New Health Care Law May 2010  Facts about the forthcoming changes to the long-term care sector of our health care system.

Fact Sheet and Scam Alert on the Doughnut Hole May 2010  A detailed update on the progress being made to close the prescription drug coverage gap and the caveats that come along with that process.

Benefits for early retirees May 2010 

A comprehensive listing of all the benefits that early retirees are set to gain under the new health law.

Medicare Advantage Changes April 2010     en español 

A detailed description of the changes to Medicare Advantage plans as dictated by the new health law.  Provided both in English and in Spanish. 

Frequently Asked Questions on the Health Law April 2010  A directory of answers, by our experts, to your frequently asked questions about the health reform law.

Health Insurance Exchange April 2010  An explanation about the intricacies of the newly established health insurance exchange program.

Medicare Benefits & Changes April 2010     en español  A comprehensive summary of what is going to change and improve in Medicare and how that will affect beneficiaries.  Provided in both English and Spanish.

Health Reform Fact Sheet April 14, 2010  An overview of how seniors are set to benefit from the new health law.

Immediate Benefits for Seniors March 23 2010  A list of benefits that are set to take effect within the first six months of the health laws implementation.

Fact Sheet Health Care Reform and Seniors April 14, 2010  An in-depth explanation on why the health care reform law is beneficial for America’s seniors.

Comments to Senate Finance_Health Care Financing Options  The Alliance leadership provided Congress with a list of ways to finance the health care reform law.

Issue Brief: Medicare Part D  An issue brief providing a thorough analysis of Medicare Part D.