American children who have health insurance through their family plan will be able to stay on as dependents until their 26th birthday, under the expansion of the health care bill.
Rock the Vote President Heather Smith and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discussed the nuances of the provision Tuesday in a live web chat sponsored by HHS, the seventh in a series on health reform. YPNation brings you the highlights here. Read more
MTV's Rock the Vote and HHS Secretary Sebelius took questions yesterday to help young adults navigate health care reform, and learn how to choose a health insurance plan that makes sense for their needs.
As America begins the health care reform debate, there are plenty of ideas on the table: universal coverage, freedom to choose health care providers, and improved quality of care. And who wouldn’t want all of this?
Well folks, what we need to figure out is how we’re going to pay for all of these nice things. Here’s an idea that’s been gaining some traction: tax beverages with high sugar content, a.k.a. the soda tax. Read more
Here is why we need a national healthcare plan that works for everyone. Last week, in the final days of the Missouri legislative session, Republican House members defeated a bill that would have expanded the state’s Medicaid rolls WITHOUT costing the state anything. Does this make any sense? Read more