[Diabetes-talk] FW: An important message about changes in health insurance for people with diabetes

Wed Aug 21 17:23:05 UTC 2013

From: American Diabetes Association [mailto:news at diabetes.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 8:31 AM
Subject: An important message about changes in health insurance for people
with diabetes

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Dear Friend,

The Affordable Care Act is bringing additional major health insurance
changes for people with diabetes over the next few months,
including-finally-the end of discrimination against people with diabetes in
the health insurance market. No longer can an insurance company stamp "NO"
on an application, simply because you or a family member has diabetes.

While these changes will benefit people with diabetes all over the country,
we are aware that there is some confusion about how they will benefit you,
your friends and your family.

That is why, at the American Diabetes Association, we are bringing you
information about the Affordable Care Act to help you get insurance that
best meets the needs of you and your family.

There are two important dates to keep in mind:

*	On October 1, 2013, people can start signing up for health insurance
through their state Marketplace. Coverage purchased in the Marketplace will
go into effect as early as January 1, 2014. 
*	January 1, 2014 brings a host of other changes including ending
discrimination based on diabetes, ending lifetime dollar limits on benefits,
and providing financial help to pay for insurance.

We have two new documents to help you understand both Marketplaces and the
upcoming changes in health insurance rules related to diabetes. These
documents are also available in Spanish.

In the Association's new Q&A,
<http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=REWbFGV65CSkMjTRhnmUww> "The Health
Insurance Marketplace and People with Diabetes", you will find a list of
frequently asked questions about the new Health Insurance Marketplace
opening in your state on October 1st. If you or anyone you know is uninsured
or shopping for new coverage-or simply wants to explore other insurance
options-this document will help you learn more about Marketplaces. The
American Diabetes Association does not recommend specific health plans, but
we want to provide you with an understanding of the new Marketplaces and
link you to available resources for assistance. Click
<http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=zGRD0YxCX1mNFokTUGTfLQ> HERE to read the
Q&A.

The American Diabetes Association's new
<http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=Wwq_KBQ2vxklQQli4IGMiw> "Health Insurance
Update: Protections for People with Diabetes" provides information on
changes to health insurance rules which impact people with diabetes,
including changes that are already in effect and some starting on the first
day of the new year. We want to help you understand these changes and how
they can benefit you, your friends and family. Click
<http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=8HUZuASOLReWhbizh79eKQ> HERE to read the
update.

Making sure that people living with, and at risk for, diabetes can access
the care they need for optimal health is at the core of the American
Diabetes Association's mission. The new Marketplaces, coupled with the new
health insurance rules, will help people with diabetes get the care and
treatment they need. Please help spread the word about these changes by
forwarding this email to friends and family affected by diabetes.

We appreciate your support and everything you do to Stop DiabetesR.

Sincerely,

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Karen D. Talmadge, PhD
Chair of the Board, American Diabetes Association

P.S. Those who are seeking assistance in choosing a health insurance plan,
or who want to learn more about the Marketplaces, can also visit
<http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=_cD0aWnaY0nr3II3yQCMdg>
www.healthcare.gov, or call 1-800-318-2596.

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