About Today: The First Changes to Health Care

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Sunday night, the House passed the Senate Health Care Reform Bill, which clears the way for mandatory health care coverage for all US citizens. However you feel about that (and everyone's got an opinion) your first priority this morning is probably to figure out what's changing right away. House Passes Health Care Reform: The First Changes Mandatory coverage doesn't hit until 2014. These changes, however, happen much sooner. This is my personal favorite: "Beginning 6 months after final enactment, the bill bans insurance companies from denying coverage for children with pre-existing medical conditions." The Century in Universal Health Care Universal Health Care didn't start with this administration. Teddy Roosevelt ran for his third term on a platform including health care for all Americans, and FDR "promised reformers that national health insurance would someday be enacted." (Nearly 80 years ago!) A Conservative Perspective on the Health Care Reform Bill US Conservatives Guide Justin Quinn outlines several objections to the bill, including vague language in an amendment preventing federal funds for being used for abortions. Top 10 Health Care Reform Jokes Whether you're for this bill or against it, one thing's for sure: You're probably exhausted this morning and in need of comic relief. Today Ads Health Care Reform Health Care Plan Better Health Care Mobile Health Care HMO Health Care Featured Articles All About Triglycerides Must-Have Accessories for Spring Is There a Best Actress Oscar Curse? Go Beyond Candy in Easter Baskets March Madness Game Recaps Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement