Consumers for Affordable Health Care



		News and Publications from Consumers for Affordable Health Care Foundation Check this page frequently for the latest news, press releases, and publications from Consumers for Affordable Health Care Foundation. Also check out news from CAHC Coalition, our sister organization. Publications... Health Access - Small Business Edition (To view the following newsletters, you must first have Adobe Acrobat Reader) Summer 2002 Edition This newsletter provides an overview of the history, intentions, and details of the new Small Business Health Care Coverage Plan. A timetable of events for the creation and implementation of the plan is also included in this issue. Winter 2002 issue The winter issue lists the names of individuals appointed to the Small Business Health Care Coverage Plan's Board of Directors. Enrollment into the New Small Business Health Care Coverage Plan is expected to begin in January of 2004, so this issue gives general guidelines and contact numbers for enrollment into current low- and no-cost health care coverage plans that may offer a health care coverage option in the meantime. Did you know you can view... back issues of HealthAccess.NET? News... March 17, 2003: You've heard of 'Guiding Light'... Now presenting: 'Guiding Principles' for effective health care reform March 10, 2003: Town Hall Meeting for Cover the Uninsured Week March 10-16 2003: Cover the Uninsured Week - Families USA January 23-25 2003 Health Action 2003 - Washington DC January 9, 2003: Governor Baldacci's Views on Health Care Coverage in Maine January 8, 2003: Pharmaceutical Company to pay Settlement of $670 Million September 23, 2002: Annual Conference--Universal Health Care in Maine: Time for Action. March 1, 2002: Maine Consumer Action Project an opportunity to learn about Medicaid Managed Care rights and become a Consumer Health Advocate February 5, 2002: Remembering John Marvin Former President of the Board of Directors of Consumers for Affordable Health Care February 5, 2002: Coverage Matters Day a successful forum for consumers and legislators about some of the current health care issues in Maine November 6, 2001: Portland Voters Say "YES" to Universal Health Care! July 10, 2001: New study from Families USA refutes R&D claims by drug makers. June 8, 2001: CAHC Foundation releases new health care guide. Summer 2001: Covering Kids and Teens Training Schedule February 2001: Parent of Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Maine announces plans to convert to a for-profit publicly traded company. Winter 2001 Newsletter (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) September 2000: Medicaid Program Expanded to Cover More Parents August 2000: CAHC Foundation and the Maine Center for Economic Policy release report on Small Business Health Coverage in Maine. Fall 2000 Newsletter (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)