Oklahoma Man Slams ‘Dishonest’ HHS Letter Forcing Him To Sign Up For ObamaCare. Read article.
The practice of offering relatively inexpensive health plans with bare-bones provider networks has created tension between making health care affordable
Eighteen House Democrats ignored President Obama’s veto threat and helped Republicans pass a bill Thursday that rewrites the health care law to define full-time work as 40 hours per week — and not 30 — out of concern the current rules are forcing Americans to work fewer hours and earn less.
NEXT STOP: North Carolina 01/18/14
Forums Continue in Charlotte, North Carolina
Health Care Experts Explain Status of ObamaCare and What to Expect in 2014 and Beyond
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Independent Women’s Voice (IWV) announced its next “My Cancellation” forum for individuals and families who have had their insurance policies cancelled, are being priced out of the market, or are in danger of losing their preferred medical professionals.
The next “MyCancellation” forum will take place on Saturday, January 18th at 11:30 a.m. ET at The Morehead Inn in Charlotte, North Carolina. A presentation will feature Katherine Restrepo of the John Locke Foundation and Hadley Heath of Independent Women’s Voice who will explain the status of health care in light of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and what consumers can expect in 2014 and beyond.
The MyCancellation.com project was created in response to an overwhelming outpouring of concern over the Affordable Care Act, IWV launched the project to learn from and advocate on behalf of those who have lost their health insurance due to the law and to bring to life the stories of the millions affected.
What you need to know about the Charlotte, NC MyCancellation Event:
Date: January 18, 2014
Time: Doors open at 11:00 a.m., Presentation begins 11:30 a.m.
Location: The Morehead Inn, 1122 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
Cost: Free (R.S.V.P. Required)
Since its launch, My Cancellation amassed tens of thousands of social media followers and contributors. People from across the country have submitted their stories, photos, and cancellation letters to www.mycancellation.com, its Facebook page and on Twitter.
Other states on the tour include: LA, and GA with more to follow. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panel, have their stories heard, meet neighbors and friends that have also had their health care plans cancelled, and get educated on the costly implications of the federal health care law.
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Independent Women’s Voice is a 501©(4) nonpartisan, nonprofit organization for mainstream women, men and families dedicated to promoting limited government, free markets, and personal responsibility. IWV is an affiliate organization of the Independent Women’s Forum.
MEDIA CONTACT
Victoria Coley | Director of Communications
Independent Women’s Voice • www.iwvoice.org • www.mycancellation.com
press@mycancellation.com
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“MY CANCELLATION” HITS THE ROAD: Town-Hall Tour Kicks Off in Illinois
“MY CANCELLATION” HITS THE ROAD
SHOWING THE FACES OF THOSE SUFFERING BECAUSE OF OBAMACARE
Town-Hall Tour Kicks Off in Dupage County Illinois
Health Care and Insurance Industry Experts Explain the Consequences of ObamaCare and Answer Questions from Those with Cancelled Health Insurance Policies
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Independent Women’s Voice (IWV) announced it will host a series of “My Cancellation” town halls across the country featuring panels of healthcare experts, insurance industry leaders, medical professionals, and politicians. In response to an overwhelming outpouring of concern over the so-called Affordable Care Act, IWV launched the MyCancellation.com project to advocate on behalf of those who have lost their health insurance due to ObamaCare and to bring to life the stories of the millions affected.
The My Cancellation town-hall tour will begin on Saturday, December 7th at 12:30pm at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The panel will feature healthcare policy expert Naomi Lopez of the Illinois Policy Institute, insurance leader C. Stephen Tucker of Small Business Insurance Services, Inc., and medical professionals.
What you need to know about the Illinois MyCancellation Town Hall:
Date: December 7, 2013
Time: Town Hall meeting begins at 12:30 p.m.
Location: College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 • Student Resource Center, room SRC2000
Cost: Free to public
In the matter of weeks after launch, My Cancellation amassed tens of thousands of social media followers and contributors. People from across the country have submitted their stories, photos, and cancellation letters to www.mycancellation.com, its Facebook page and on Twitter.
Other states on the tour include: NC, LA, and AR with more to follow. The meetings are open to the public and free of charge. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panel, have their stories heard, meet neighbors and friends that have also had their health care plans cancelled, and get educated on the costly implications of the federal health care law.
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Independent Women’s Voice is a 501©(4) nonpartisan, nonprofit organization for mainstream women, men and families dedicated to promoting limited government, free markets, and personal responsibility. IWV is an affiliate organization of the Independent Women’s Forum.
MEDIA CONTACT
Victoria Coley | Director of Communications
Independent Women’s Voice • www.iwvoice.org • www.mycancellation.com
press@mycancellation.com
