[tri-med] E-mail from White House re: healthcare




 

 

 

Don't know if everyone else got this but wanted to forward it.  I had e-mailed 
the White House stating my concerns about all of the special needs children out 
there and making sure they are not cut out of the equation or forgotten.  I'm 
not sure if this is in response to my e-mail or just a basic e-mail for 
everyone.  I see that there is no gender discrimination and no discrimination 
for pre-existing conditions.  I wonder if the pre-existing conditions covers 
genetics?
 
Kim, wife to Kerry (complex balanced translocation between the 9, 15, and 18th 
chromosomes), mom to Cameron, 10 (same genetics as dad), Cayden T18 (12-16-02 
to 01-16-03), and Candace, 3 (Partial Trisomy 18 and 15)
 

 


  

Dear Friend, 

If you?re like most Americans, there?s nothing more important to you about 
health care than peace of mind. 

Given the status quo, that?s understandable. The current system often denies 
insurance due to pre-existing conditions, charges steep out-of-pocket fees ? 
and sometimes isn?t there at all if you become seriously ill. 

It?s time to fix our unsustainable insurance system and create a new foundation 
for health care security. That means guaranteeing your health care security and 
stability with eight basic consumer protections: 


No discrimination for pre-existing conditions 
No exorbitant out-of-pocket expenses, deductibles or co-pays 
No cost-sharing for preventive care 
No dropping of coverage if you become seriously ill 
No gender discrimination 
No annual or lifetime caps on coverage 
Extended coverage for young adults 
Guaranteed insurance renewal so long as premiums are paid Learn more about 
these consumer protections at Whitehouse.gov. 

Over the next month there is going to be an avalanche of misinformation and 
scare tactics from those seeking to perpetuate the status quo. But we know the 
cost of doing nothing is too high. Health care costs will double over the next 
decade, millions more will become uninsured, and state and local governments 
will go bankrupt. 

It?s time to act and reform health insurance, drive down costs and guarantee 
the health care security and stability of every American family. You can help 
by putting these core principles of reform in the hands of your friends, your 
family, and the rest of your social network. 

Thank you, 
Barack Obama 

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