About Federal Health Care Reform
Many consumers across Virginia have questions about the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act of 2009, (PPACA) (Public Law. No. 111-148) or the “federal health care
reform bill”. The Bureau of Insurance developed this page to assist consumers in
better understanding the many changes this sweeping legislation will bring about,
and when to expect these changes. On this page, you’ll find links to “frequently
asked questions” and responses, a glossary of insurance terms, and links to other
resources and helpful information about the federal health care reform bill.
The Bureau of Insurance and other involved agencies are making good progress sorting
through the details and interpretations included in the federal health care reform
bill, but there are still many unknowns, and many of the details have yet to be
fully determined. We encourage you to visit this page and the associated links regularly
and often as new information is posted.
Important Note: The Bureau
of Insurance prepared this information to assist Virginia consumers in understanding
the federal health reform bill and how it may impact them. This information is not
intended to be an opinion, legal or otherwise, on the federal health care reform
bill, nor should it be construed as a position of the Bureau of Insurance or the
Virginia State Corporation Commission on the federal health care reform bill or
any of its provisions.
As with all your insurance questions, we encourage you to contact us if you have
any questions about the federal health care reform bill.