Health Reform Law education materials available from AARP...

Publications, brochures and fact sheets explain new law

KANSAS CITY, MO ­ Since the beginning of the health reform debate, AARP has endeavored to keep members and the general public informed. In an effort to continue informing and educating the public, the organization has produced a number of printed materials that describe various components of the new health reform law.

Although all elements of health reform that will benefit the public will not go into effect overnight, critical components will be felt right away. Following are materials that can help consumers understand the new health reform law and what it means to them and their families:

Fact Sheets

€          Timeline: When Changes Come About

€          The New Health Care Law: The $250 Doughnut Hole Rebate

€          The New Health Care Law: What it Means for People Ages 50-64

€          The New Health Care Law: What it Means for Women

€          The New Health Care Law: What it Means for People 65+

€          What the New Health Law Means to Moderate to Lower Income People

€          The New Health Care Law: Protect Against Health Care Fraud

€          The New Health Care Law: Insurance Coverage for Young Adults

€          At-a-Glance: How the New Health Care Law Benefits You

€          Key Improvements to Health Insurance Practices

€          Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit & Closing the Doughnut Hole

€          Helping You Pay for Long-Term Care

AARP Bulletin

A User's Guide to Health Care Reform

The user's guide is also published as a Special Section in the May 2010 issue of AARP Bulletin.

Brochure

How the New Health Care Law Benefits You

Public Policy Institute Fact Sheets

€          How Health Reform Adjusts Medicare Advantage Payments and Rewards Quality of Care

€          Improvements to Medicare's Preventive Services under Health Reform

€          Health Care Reform Legislation Closes the Medicare Part D Coverage Gap

The Public Policy Institute (PPI) fact sheets are available at http://www.aarp.org/ppi.

All other publications can be accessed by visiting www.aarp.org/getthefacts. Spanish language publications can be accessed at www.aarp.org/viva. The www.aarp.org/getthefacts website also has a column answering consumers' questions and provides up to date information on this important issue. AARP is answering the top questions about the new health care reform law by readers who send e-mails to HCRquestions@aarp.org.