Obama’s Fundamental Eight
Posted on 19. Aug, 2009 in A Closer Look
BCBSNC’s analysis of the eight consumer protections President Obama has identified as fundamental to successful health care reform.
- Protection 1 - No Discrimination for Pre-Existing Conditions
- Protection 2 - No Exorbitant Out-of-Pocket Expenses
- Protection 3 - No Cost-Sharing for Preventive Care
- Protection 4 - No Dropping of Coverage for Seriously Ill
- Protection 5 - Insurance Companies Prohibited From Considering Gender
- Protection 6 - No Annual or Lifetime Caps on Coverage
- Protection 7 - Extend Coverage for Young Adults
- Protection 8 - Guaranteed Insurance Renewal
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