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Early Retiree Health Care Benefits Available Through National Health Care Reform
9/1/2010

Governor Jim Doyle today urged Wisconsin employers to continue to apply for financial assistance for early retiree health plan benefits available through national health care reform. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius today announced over 50 Wisconsin employers have been accepted into the first round of the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program.

Winners of the Governor`s Worksite Wellness Award Named
8/31/2010
Governor Jim Doyle today announced new winners of the Governor’s Worksite Wellness Award. The award, designed by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health, recognizes employers that promote a work environment that encourages and enables their employees to improve their health and well-being.

Paul Ryan-Sean Duffy Medicare Ration Coupons
8/30/2010
Extremist GOPers Campaign, Plot to Slash Health Care for Seniors.

Walker Tries to Hide Support for BadgerCare Time Limits
8/27/2010
For Nearly a Year, Walker Has Called for Time Limits for the state`s BadgerCare health care program to provide coverage to working families, now he weasels

Senate Vote for Federal Assistance for Medicaid, Education Jobs
8/4/2010
This is good news for health care and education across the country. It is hoped the Senate moves quickly on final passage, and that the House also quickly passes the bill. Wisconsin`s budget is balanced without these funds, but this will help alleviate severe stress as a result of increased demand in Medicaid.

President Obama Demos HealthCare.gov
7/29/2010
After we launched HealthCare.gov – the new one-stop-shop that helps you take control of your health care coverage – President Obama wanted to be sure you know about this great resource. Check out this video he made demonstrating the website and learn how you can benefit from the tools and resources on HealthCare.gov.

Health Care Means Prevention Too
7/19/2010
When you hear about the new health reform law these days, too much talk is focused on the political. What I've found is that most Americans just want to know how this new law helps their families stay healthy -- and how it reduces their costs.

Wisconsinites Once Denied Health Care Now Eligible To Apply For Insurance
7/15/2010
Created under the historic health care reform law, the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) will provide health coverage to millions of uninsured Americans who have been unable to obtain health coverage because of a pre-existing health condition.

Health Insurance Option Now Available for People with Pre-existing Conditions
7/14/2010
Governor Jim Doyle today announced a new health insurance option is now available for people with pre-existing conditions. Wisconsin’s Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan (HIRSP) will begin taking applications tomorrow and coverage under the plan will begin August 1, 2010.

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Medicare Officially Safer After Health Reform
8/8/2010 - Health & Lifestyle
The President discusses a new Medicare Trustees report showing Medicare to be on much stronger footing as a result of the reforms in the Affordable Care Act.

Fair Pay for Doctors
6/13/2010 - Health & Lifestyle
The President calls on Senate Republicans to stop blocking the reimbursements from Medicare and pledges to work toward a permanent solution.

House Passes Health Care Overhaul Bill
3/22/2010 - Health & Lifestyle
March 22: Health care overhaul legislation passes the House 217 to 212. NBC Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd reports on whether a divided Congress can repair the damage done by this long-fought battle.

Sick Man Heckled at Anti-Health Care Rally
3/19/2010 - Health & Lifestyle
Tea Party protestors heckled and humiliated a man with Parkinson’s disease, at an anti-health reform rally earlier in the week. Tim Phillips, president of Americans for Prosperity, one of the groups, which sponsored the event, reacts. Everyone should see this clip from MSNBC - Hardball with Chris Matthews.

Health Reform - Let`s Get It Done
3/17/2010 - Health & Lifestyle
President Obama speaks on the need to pass the Health Care Reform bill before Congress now.

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