(March 25, 2010) Spring has sprung. Saturday, March 20, was the first day of spring this year and what a day it was. The Earth is finally warming and green is returning to the land. Bulbs are sprouting and peeper frogs are singing. Life is beginning again in nature.
Also, the health care reform bill has passed the U.S. Congress and been signed (March 23) by the president after many months of wrangling. Some still are not pleased by this historic legislation; however, there is no denying that many Americans will benefit as they have from Social Security over the years. Too bad the debate is so politically motivated on this new beginning of a healthy life for so many.
Some of the bill's benefits include:
Those with pre-existing medical conditions may not be denied insurance coverage, young people up to age 26 may remain on their parents' insurance plans, insurance premiums will be subsidized for low-wage earners, large employers will be required to provide health insurance for their employees, and the "doughnut hole" gap in Medicare prescription drug coverage for seniors will close up.
Meantime, discussion continues on the pros and cons. Soon organizations will be offering programs to explain how the bill affects folks in this area. Information about them will appear in Recorder Community Newspapers and their blogs right here.
Those interested in joining the growing list of Recorder bloggers may call me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com to learn how to sign up. Blogging is a real-time, multi-media, online communication tool. The process is free and simple.
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