By Phil Galewitz Spencer, a volunteer for the nonprofit Enroll America, knocked on the door of South Florida’s most luxurious city on a hot, humid Saturday morning, looking for People without
Month: July 2013
Cyclospora infection: are you at risk?
July 25, 2013 — Cyclosporiasis, a stomach disease commonly contracted from fresh produce, has sickened more than 285 people in 11 states, according to the CDC. That’s why there has been
Autism coverage varies by state
August 13, 2013 — Autism is a brain disorder that affects children’s behavior and communication skills. It ranges from mild to severe and covers a wide range of symptoms. According to t
Smokers and the Affordable Care Act: Q&A
August 27, 2013 – The Affordable Care Act has put an end to some age-old health insurance practices, such as denying people with pre-existing medical conditions. But it does allow insurance c
Pennsylvania hands over responsibility for high-risk insurance pools to Fed’s 17 states
By Elana Gordon, WHYY On Monday, Pennsylvania and 16 other states turned over their special insurance plans for people with pre-existing health conditions to the federal government. Consumers enrol