Advocacy
A leading advocate for women's health and women in medicine, AMWA is an active participant in setting national health care policy and influencing legislation on women's health issues. Click here to see a current listing of letters and amici that AMWA has supported.
Understanding Health Care Reform
On May 11, AMWA held a joint webinar, "The Anatomy of Health Care Reform" with Doctors for America (DFA), Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health (PRCH), and National Women's Law Center (NWLC). Sponsored by Doctors for America, this webinar helped clarify provisions within the new healthcare bill and how it will impact our patients. Slides are available below from all three speakers, Dr. Mandy Cohen (Executive Director, DFA), Ms. Genevieve Grabman (Director of Government Relations, PRCH), and Ms. Judy Waxman (Vice President of Health and Reproductive Rights (NWLC).
Recap of Web Chat from Department of Health & Human Resources
Doctors for America
National Women's Law Center- What Health Care Reform Means for Women
Raising Women's Voices has prepared several FAQ sheets about health care reform law.
Health Reform and Reproductive Health: Positive and Negative Effects
Physician Payments Sunshine Provisions in Health Care Reform
Health Care Reform- Immediate Benefits
Health Care Reform for African Americans
Health Care Reform for American Families
Health Care Reform for Children
Health Care Reform for Early Retirees
Health Care Reform for Latinos
Health Care Reform for Rural Americans
Health Care Reform for Seniors
Health Care Reform for Small Businesses
Health Care Reform for Young Adults
National Health Center Week 2010 - White House Press Release
Affordable Care Act Resources
Patient's Bill of Rights Fact Sheet provides information on new regulations that include a set of protections that apply to health coverage starting on or after September 23, 2010. These new protections create an important foundation of patients' rights in the private health insurance market that puts Americans in charge of their own health.
Regulation on "Grandfathered" Health Plans provides interim final regulations implementing the rules for group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets under provisions of the Affordable Care Act regarding status as a grandfathered health plan.
Temporary High Risk Pool Fact Sheet provides information about the temporary high risk pool program included in the Affordable Care Act and chart outlining potential allocations of high risk pool funds to states.
Beneficiary Information about the $250 Part D Rebate Brochure describes details about the tax-free, one-time check for $250 for people who enter the Part D donut hole and are not eligible for Medicare Extra Help.
Health Insurance Portal Bulletin provides guidance to state Medicaid Directors about the health insurance portal.
Medicare and the New Health Law - What it Means for You. This mailing from CMS outlines key provisions of the Affordable Care Act for people with Medicare as well as members of their families. The mailing is being sent in both English and Spanish.
Young Adult Coverage Fact Sheet. The Affordable Care Act allows young adults to stay on their parents' health care plan until age 26.
Web Portal Fact Sheet. The Affordable Care Act establishes an internet portal to help individuals and small businesses identify insurance options in their state. The web portal will help consumers navigate their options in the individual and small business private market and help them determine if they may be eligible for a variety of existing public programs, including existing state high risk pools, new high risk pools, Medicaid, Medicare and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program in the Affordable Care Act Fact Sheet. Self-funded and insured plans can apply, including plans sponsored by private entities, state and local governments, nonprofits, religious entities, unions, and other employers.
Information for Your Community
- Health Reform for American Families (pdf)
- Health Reform for Children (pdf)
- Health Reform for Young Adults (pdf)
- Health Reform for Early Retirees (pdf)
- Health Reform for Seniors (pdf)
- Health Reform for African Americans (pdf)
- Health Reform for Latinos (pdf)
- Health Reform for Rural Americans (pdf)
- Health Reform for Women (pdf)
- Health Reform for Small Businesses (pdf)
- Health Reform for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (pdf)
- Health Reform for Americans with Disabilities (pdf)
- Health Reform for LGBT Communities (pdf)
- Health Reform for Veterans (pdf)
State By State Fact Sheets
Choose your state to learn more about the immediate benefits of the Affordable Care Act.
