Federal Health Care Reform

What Is In Health Reform

Federal health care reform became law in March 2010 and will expand coverage to an estimated 32 million Americans, including more than 400,000 Missourians. As the law takes effect, Cover Missouri will share information about what is in health reform, how it will be implemented, and its impact in Missouri.

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

The health care law passed by Congress is lengthy and can be difficult to understand. These two resources aim to clarify the text and summarize the bill.

• The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: A Section-by-Section Summary
  
• Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: A Section-by-Section Summary
  
• Health Reform Section-by-Section Summaries Organized by Topic
  
• Acronyms and Abbreviations in the Affordable Care Act
  

Overviews of Federal Health Reform

• A Quick Guide to Health Care Reform
  
• An Overview of Federal Health Care Reform and Major Components
  
• Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Health Care Reform
  
• FAQ in Spanish: Preguntas Frecuentes Acerca de la Reforma Federal del Cuidado de la Salud
  

Exploring Health Reform through Different Lenses

• Medicare and the Affordable Care Act
  
• Long-Term Care and Health Care Reform
  
• Grant Opportunities in Federal Health Reform Related to Healthy and Active Communities
  
• Grant & Pilot Program Opportunities in Federal Health Reform Related to Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse
  
• Grant or Pilot Program Opportunities in Federal Health Reform with a Primary Care or Patient-Centered Medical Home Component
  
• Grant Opportunities in Federal Health Reform Related to Tobacco Cessation
  

Additional Resources

Community Meetings

As health care reform is implemented, it is important for Missourians to understand what to expect. We are traveling throughout the state to talk about what is in the health reform law and how it may impact people and businesses in Missouri. See photos from past meetings on Facebook, and see where we've been and where we're going on the maps below.

Our staff has prepared fact-based presentations and leaves plenty of time for people to ask questions. If you are interested in a Cover Missouri presentation in your community call (314) 345- 5576 or send us an email covermissouri@mffh.org.

Upcoming Meetings

What Are the Facts about Health Reform?
Thursday, 02/23 - 11am - 1pm
Lincoln County Health Department
General information session. To RSVP contact Lisa Sitler at (636) 528-6117 x405

Understanding Health Care Reform
Thursday, 02/23 - 9:30 - 11am
MO Association of County Developmental Disability Services
Informations session for disability service providers

Understanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Thursday, 02/23 - 12:30 -1:30pm
American Academy of Professional Coders, Local Jefferson City Chapter
General information session

Complete List of Meetings