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HealthCare.gov Is Live: Find Health Insurance Options in Mississippi
Posted Thursday, July 01, 2010 by Jarvis Dortch
HealthCare.Gov launched today and provides you with access to all of the available health coverage options in Mississippi. While all reforms have yet to start, some of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act are active and even more will be available starting in September. Below are a list of just some of the benefits available to Mississippians this year.
Senate should restore COBRA and Medicaid subsidies
Posted Monday, June 07, 2010 by Jarvis Dortch
Call Sen. Cochran and Sen. Wicker and tell them to support the FMAP* and COBRA** extensions in the American Jobs bill.
Call toll-free: 1-866-922-4970
A Summary of the Health Reform Law
Posted Tuesday, April 27, 2010 by Jarvis Dortch
Families USA has developed a summary of the new Health Reform Law with implementation timelines.
Call Senator Billy Hewes
Posted Wednesday, April 14, 2010 by Jarvis Dortch
Call Senator Billy Hewes at (228) 832-6731 and tell him to allow a vote to fully fund Medicaid
How Health Reform Really Works
Posted Monday, April 12, 2010 by Jarvis Dortch
Here’s a quick video from the Center for American Progress on how health reform really works.
Interactive Health Care Calculator for Small Businesses
Posted Friday, April 09, 2010 by Jarvis Dortch
Starting in 2010, up to 4 million small businesses that offer healthcare coverage to their employees may be eligible for a tax credit. Fill in the amounts below to find out what your tax credit will be.
Haley Barbour’s Frivolous Health Care Lawsuit
Posted Tuesday, March 30, 2010 by Jarvis Dortch
On Sunday, our Governor appeared on ABC’s This Week and continued his misleading statements on the constitutionality of Health Care Reform. Even Ronald Reagan’s own former Solicitor General stated that Barbour’s attempted lawsuit “is simply a political ploy and a pathetic one at that.” Jump below the fold to watch the video.
Help for Small Business
Posted Tuesday, March 23, 2010 by Jarvis Dortch
Some health reforms take time to kick in but starting today small businesses will be eligible to apply for tax credits to offset employer health plan costs.
House Delivers Historic Health Reform
Posted Monday, March 22, 2010 by Jarvis Dortch
Many Mississippians have wondered what reform will do for them. Within the next the next 6 months Mississippi will see the following benefits:
The Time to Pass Health Insurance Reform is NOW
Posted Thursday, March 18, 2010 by Jarvis Dortch
The U.S. House of Representatives will soon have a final vote on health insurance reform legislation. Call Rep. Childers and tell him to vote for these reforms that will make health care affordable for the middle class, provide security for seniors, and guarantee access to health insurance for the uninsured. Call 1-866-922-4970 right now.
