The new health care law

Personal Stories

Justin V.Florida

My son has severe hemophilia A with an inhibitor, a lifelong blood condition that is extremely expensive to treat. Beyond all the other good things you do, my son and I are forever grateful for your work to dispose of the lifetime cap on medical insurance. We would have hit our maximum a year ago and he is only four years old. It is easier to sleep knowing we will be able to continue to give him proper treatment and I give you all the credit. Thank you!
Siddhartha R.Indiana

Thanks for removing the lifetime limit on my insurance! Over the last 29 years I was well on my way to surpassing this limit due to congenital birth defects. You've saved my life and I thank you for it.

Annie O.New Mexico

Thanks for working so hard to pass Healthcare Reform. Because of you, I am now able to get an enhanced policy with BCBS which will cover all of the preventative care needs for myself and my daughter. Thank you!!
Josh R.Washington

Although my Dad is a die-hard Republican and dismisses health care reform, he has trouble denying the fact that it has helped me. I was able to get a physical for the first time in many years and found I had severe anemia. I could not have afforded the physical if I was not on my Dad's healthcare plan. I don't know how the rest of the health care overhaul will pan out, but this provision specifically cannot be denied by neither Republican or Democrat. Thank you!!!
Jennifer C.Pennsylvania

Before the Act was passed, I was diagnosed with cancer just before my 23rd birthday. I was working 3 part-time jobs and couldn't afford insurance. I visited clinics and tried several alternative treatments that were more affordable, but the cancer continued to spread. Finally, I went ahead with an expensive surgery. Three weeks later, due to the ACA, I was able to get on my father's insurance. Though I have thousands of dollars in bills left to pay, there are thousands more I was able to avoid.
Grant M.Virginia

Grant graduated college in 2011, and now interns at a prestigious think tank in Washington, DC (and has recently started volunteering with OFA). The internship, while a great opportunity, is unpaid, and does not provide Grant with health insurance. Because of the ACA, however, Grant is able to stay on his parents' insurance and pursue his internship.
Elizabeth M.California

I have two children, 9 year old twin boys, with serious medical problems. Obama's health care law prevents insurance companies from denying coverage to my boys with pre-existing conditions/ disabilities, prohibits our health plan from putting a lifetime dollar limit on benefits and offers options for long-term care, should we need that. This brings me peace of mind and allows me to care for them without worrying we will become destitute.

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Women and Health Reform

20.4 million women with private insurance now can soon get free preventive care. That means they can get life-saving cancer screenings like mammograms and can have their contraception covered without paying a co-pay or deductible. They’re living healthier lives while saving money at the same time.