The Obama administration, expanding a program created by the new healthcare law, reduces premiums on preexisting condition insurance plans and loosens restrictions on who can sign up for them.The Obama administration, expanding a program created by the new healthcare law, moved Tuesday to make health insurance more affordable and accessible for Americans who have been denied coverage because they are sick.
Government To Lower Prices, Ease Rules On Health Plans For People With Preexisting Conditions
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Tue, 05/31/2011 - 7:08pm
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