News and Information

News and Information

From March 2010 through 2020 , the Affordable Care Act is being implemented incrementally, in sections over time. This section provides news releases and blog posts summarizing major provisions of the law.

News Releases

• September 9, 2011
  HHS announces Affordable Care Act funding opportunity to create jobs by building, renovating and repairing community health centers
  
• September 8, 2011
  New data: Affordable Care Act delivers lower costs to more seniors with Medicare
  
• September 7, 2011
  As Tax Filing Extension Deadlines Near, IRS and HHS Announce New Round of Outreach to Small Businesses and Practitioners
  
• September 1, 2011
  State-federal review of health insurance rate increases begins, double-digit price hikes must be justified
  
• August 31, 2011
  HHS awards $40 million to boost public health infrastructure, prepare tomorrow’s public health workforce
  
• August 25, 2011
  HHS awards $137 million to states to boost prevention and public health
  
• August 23, 2011
  Affordable Care Act initiative to lower costs, help doctors and hospitals coordinate care
  
• August 18, 2011
  HHS awards $40 Million in grants to sign up children for health coverage
  
• August 17, 2011
  New Affordable Care Act Policy Helps Consumers Better Understand and Compare Benefits and Coverage
  
• August 15, 2011
  CDC awards more than $49 million to strengthen State and local health departments
  
• August 12, 2011
  HHS, Treasury take new steps to help states build Affordable Insurance Exchanges
  
• August 9, 2011
  HHS awards Affordable Care Act funds to expand access to health care
  
• August 4, 2011
  Medicare prescription drug premiums will not increase, more seniors receiving free preventive care, discounts in the donut hole
  
• August 1, 2011
  Affordable Care Act Ensures Women Receive Preventive Services at No Additional Cost

HealthCare Notes

• September 09, 2011
  Investing in Our Health Is Investing in Jobs
  

• September 08, 2011
  More Americans Accessing Improved Medicare Coverage
  

• September 07, 2011
  Important Information for Small Businesses Owners
  

• September 01, 2011
  A Bright New Day for Families and Small Employers
  

• August 29, 2011
  The Affordable Care Act Will Bring Down Costs
  

• August 26, 2011
  Women's Preventive Services: Seeking Comments
  

• August 26, 2011
  Making Insurance Data Transparent and Available
  

• August 24, 2011
  Good News from the States
  

• August 19, 2011
  Better Medicare Products and Services at Lower Cost
  
• August 18, 2011
  Celebrating National Health Center Week in Philly
  
• August 17, 2011
  Making Insurance Plans Easier to Understand
  

• August 12, 2011
  A Health Care Marketplace to Help You Find Insurance
  

• August 09, 2011
  Community Health Centers: Increasing Access to Affordable, High Quality Care
  
• August 08, 2011
  Celebrating National Health Center Week