Fwd: An important message about changes in health insurance for people with diabetes

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Subject:	An important message about changes in health insurance for people with diabetes
Date:	Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:30:59 -0500 (CDT)
From:	American Diabetes Association <news@diabetes.org>
Reply-To:	American Diabetes Association <news@diabetes.org>
Organization:	American Diabetes Association
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Dear Michael,    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,  "The Health Insurance Marketplace and People with  Diabetes",  http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=-IfSLSsWXbCY6RYwrqLBRw  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 HERE to read the Q&A.  http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=6Mz1E3hSMkp4wv94h0RBsg    The American Diabetes Association's new "Health Insurance  Update: Protections for People with Diabetes"  http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=BPGfalTfVu5_mszstGVT3g  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 HERE to read the update.  http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=7sU-0g7stKghJM5wVV4qDg    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  Diabetes®.    Sincerely,    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  www.healthcare.gov, or call 1-800-318-2596.  http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=UgEhtyHipq4O-82ThOCdEA    ----------------------------  MANAGE YOUR COMMUNICATIONS:  http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=WRhYYZmKdS8NQaE8KTYdRw    View Online: http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=yRQgmDVW8YOD1cYTOlg8xw    Forward to a Friend: http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=EG5jECIW_0qNn8OZWy7cLw  Stop Diabetes: http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=5sd4Hm1AwGtGJwdF6oyRhQ    ----------------------------  Follow us:  ----------------------------  Like us on Facebook  http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=3xPhGyzi8Id9bGBTiVsQeA    Follow us on Twitter  http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=eoRSkVTSWtDFdm9xEzjSww    Diabetes Stops Here Blog  http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=quUmLfI0bSImpeTpUM5fpQ    YouTube  http://main.diabetes.org/site/R?i=aKOFNbnKLHQJDtxHBhdaug    American Diabetes Association  1701 N. Beauregard Street | Alexandria, VA 22311 | 1-800-DIABETES    Please add news@diabetes.org to your address book to ensure you  receive all future emails. Click Here to Unsubscribe.  http://main.diabetes.org/site/CO?i=4i5xXfplkjYoYcaqpgz0b6ctAMexwluP&cid=10841    Copyright © 1995-2013 American Diabetes Association. All Rights Reserved.