News 2013
U.S. Conference on AIDS 2013 – Highlights from Final Day
The 2013 U.S. Conference on AIDS Exit Disclaimer (USCA) came to a close yesterday with a plenary session on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, a much discussed topic throughout the four-day conference. Among the observations shared by a diverse panel were:
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Shopping For Coverage
"Insuring Your Health" columnist Michelle Andrews helps you navigate the new insurance marketplaces that are scheduled to launch on Oct. 1.
In This Issue
We are excitedly counting down the 13 remaining days until the opening of the Health Insurance Marketplace on October 1. People living with HIV/AIDS will finally be able to purchase health insurance without being refused for having a pre-existing condition or encountering lifetime caps on how much health care an insurance plan will offer. We can't wait!
Vote for the Black AIDS Institute!
We are thrilled to announce that Black Aids Institute has been selected as a featured charity partner on CharitySub.org, which is raising money from their community of online donors in September to help us further our work with individuals that are HIV positive in the black community.
FAQ: How Will The Individual Mandate Work?
The federal health law's individual mandate, one of the key building blocks of the insurance overhaul, remains controversial as the October start date approaches for enrolling in new online marketplaces. Individuals who don't get insurance through work will shop for insurance on these websites for policies that will take effect in January.