http://www.healthcare.gov/news/blog/index.html Your Health Care Blog Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:48:17 -0400 Percussion Rhythmyx http://www.healthcare.gov/news/blog/exchanges09192011.html State Partnership model will give states another option to tailor their Exchange to accommodate local needs and market conditions. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 guid155590 http://www.healthcare.gov/news/blog/protectingconsumers09152011.html For too long, too many hard working Americans paid the price for policies that handed free rein to insurance companies. One year ago, American consumers gained a vital new tool putting them back in control of their health care. The Patient’s Bill of Rights in the health reform law gives hard working families the security they deserve. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:03:41 -0400 guid155392 http://www.healthcare.gov/news/blog/medicare09152011.html This year, this Open Enrollment period is starting early – on October 15 – and ending sooner – December 7. As health plans start their marketing and advertising activities in just a few weeks, we want people to know that the Medicare program is strong and, in 2012, they have a broad array of choices. And, there are lots of new benefits thanks to the Affordable Care Act. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 guid155394 http://www.healthcare.gov/news/blog/fewer_uninsured091311.html Today, a new report shows that the Affordable Care Act is working. According to the Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey released today, there was a significant increase in the number of 18-24 year olds with health insurance in the U.S. over the past year. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 guid155193 http://www.healthcare.gov/news/blog/chcjobs09092011.html Today we announced the availability of $700 million in new funding made possible by the Affordable Care Act to pay for the renovation and construction of community health centers. Fri, 9 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 guid154920