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Isbah-Care: Getting Health Coverage as a Young Adult

Posted September 27, 2012

Isbah is now covered by her father’s health plan and will be until she’s 26, because of the health care reform law.....
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Ashley-Care: Gaining Peace of Mind by Getting Coverage Through a Parent’s Health Plan

Posted September 18, 2012

“When I found out that I could stay on my parents’ insurance, it was like a blessing” says Ashley.....
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Jill-Care: Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan Keeps Her Running

Posted August 13, 2012

Jill from North Carolina says that the PCIP program "allows me to pursue what I love to do".....
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Alycia-Care: Peace of Mind in Knowing Sick Child Won’t Be Denied Health Coverage

Posted June 21, 2012

When a child is seriously ill, a parent shouldn’t have to worry that an insurer would deny coverage due to the child’s pre-existing condition.....
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Carol-Care and Justin-Care: Extending Coverage on a Parent’s Health Plan

Posted June 21, 2012

Because of the Affordable Care Act, young adults like Justin can remain on their parents’ health insurance plan until their 26th birthday.....
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Virginia-Care: Keeping Health Insurance Costs Down for a Small Business

Posted June 20, 2012

The health care law’s tax credit for small businesses is making it more affordable for Virginia’s company offer health coverage to its employees.....
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Kiersten-Care: Using the Health Care Tax Credit to Take Care of Employees

Posted June 19, 2012

The health care tax credit for small businesses made it possible for Kiersten to offer health insurance to her employees.....
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Ashley-Care: Health Care Coverage Without Stress for a Young Adult

Posted June 19, 2012

Ashley, born with a life-threatening disease, is able to stay on her parents insurance plan thanks to the health care law.....
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Louisa-Care: Making Health Insurance More Affordable for Small Businesses

Posted May 24, 2012

Louisa says that the small business tax credit is making health care more affordable for her family-owned business.....
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Judy-Care: Focusing on Fighting Cancer, Without Fear of Lifetime Insurance Caps

Posted May 22, 2012

Judy, a breast cancer survivor, no longer has to worry about lifetime limits on her insurance coverage or being denied due to a pre-existing condition.....
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Annie-Care: Providing Preventive Services to Patients in Community Health Centers

Posted May 3, 2012

Annie, a nurse and chief executive of a Community Health Center in Miami, talks about the important role of community health centers.....
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Tracy-Care: Focusing on Care for a Sick Child, Not Worrying About Insurance

Posted April 25, 2012

Tracy's story began four years ago when her 9-year-old son Sami was diagnosed with a genetic disorder.....
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Abby-Care: Health Coverage for Young Adults Under 26

Posted April 18, 2012

Born with a rare congenital disease, Abby tells us of many reasons why she cares so passionately about the new health care law.....
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Robyn-Care: Providing Extensive Care for a Sick Baby

Posted April 16, 2012

Robyn is a remarkable woman from Maryland who shared her story of how the Affordable Care Act is affecting her family’s life.....
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Nancy-Care: Making Insurance More Affordable for Small Businesses

Posted April 11, 2012

One thing that Nancy would never consider cutting is the health insurance she offers to her employees.....
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Myrna-Care: Peace of Mind and Health Coverage for People with Pre-Existing Conditions

Posted April 2, 2012

The health care law is helping people with pre-existing conditions like Myrna get the care they need....
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David-Care: Making Prescription Drugs Affordable for Seniors

Posted March 29, 2012

Community pharmacist David is seeing how the health law is helping seniors afford their prescriptions....
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Faces of the New Health Care Law

Posted March 23, 2012

Today, three remarkable women share their stories about how the new health care law is affecting their lives...
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The Affordable Care Act Turns Two

Posted March 23, 2012

The President's health law gives hard working, middle-class families the security they deserve...
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Mark-Care: Making Health Insurance More Affordable for Small Businesses

Posted March 22, 2012

The health care law is giving small businesses like Mark's more affordable options for health coverage...
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Breaking It Down: The Health Care Law & Cost Control

Posted March 22, 2012

The law’s small business tax credit has lowered health insurance costs for small business owners...
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Steven-Care: Insurance for Young Adults Under Age 26

Posted March 21, 2012

The health care law, the Affordable Care Act, is giving young people like Steven Giallourakis the tools they need to fight for their health...
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Breaking It Down: The Health Care Law & Young Adults

Posted March 21, 2012

The Affordable Care Act is expanding young adults’ affordable options for health insurance... Continue Reading →

Vanessa-Care: Health Coverage Without Lifetime Limits

Posted March 20, 2012

Vanessa, a nurse in Tampa, knows firsthand what it’s like to go up against insurance companies on behalf of her child...
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Breaking it Down: The Health Care Law & Women

Posted March 20, 2012

Over 20 million women with private health insurance are receiving expanded preventive services with no cost-sharing...
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Helen-Care: Giving Seniors Peace of Mind and More Money in Their Pockets

Posted March 19, 2012

Helen from PA can count on the Affordable Care Act to get the care she needs at an affordable cost... Continue Reading →

Breaking It Down: The Health Care Law & Seniors

Posted March 19, 2012

For seniors, the new health care law not only means more time with their doctor and important new benefits like free preventive services like cancer screenings and annual wellness visits, but it also means more money in their pocket... Continue Reading →

Introducing MyCare

Posted March 16, 2012

We are launching “MyCare” – featuring new videos about people from across the country who have been affected by the law...
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MyCare: Share Your Health Care Stories

When the Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23, 2010, Americans began to take their health care into their own hands. MyCare is an initiative to educate Americans about new programs, benefits, and rights under the health care law. 

  • Learn about the new Health Insurance Marketplace
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How to Share Your Story

Has the health care law, the Affordable Care Act, helped you? Use social media to share your story as we celebrate more than two years of the health care law. You can use Twitter or Facebook to share your stories with us. Here’s how:

Twitter: Sign in and send us a Tweet! Use the hashtag #MyCare or this Tweet button: Tweet #MyCare

Facebook: You can leave a comment on one of the postings on our Facebook page. 

Or you can send us a private message and attach your photos and videos: facebook link

Include this basic information in your private message: Your first name, the city and state in which you live, what you do, and how the law has helped you.

Please keep it simple and be sure to read our comment and privacy policy before participating. We may feature your story on HealthCare.gov or on our public Facebook page.

 
 
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