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A new report released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finds that in Georgia, consumers will see increased competition in the Health Insurance Marketplace, leading to new and affordable choices for consumers. According to the report, Georgians will be able to choose from an average of 50 health plans in the Marketplace. Premiums nationwide will also be around 16… Read more »

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, adults with mental illness lack coverage at significantly higher rates than those without mental illness. In addition, about a quarter of young adults between the ages of 19-25 are uninsured during the years that many will experience their first mental health condition. Plans in the health insurance Marketplace include mental… Read more »

Congressman David Scott announced that less than 10 days remain until the start of enrollment for the new Health Insurance Marketplaces on October 1, 2013. A new consumer-focused www.HealthCare.gov website and a 24-hours-a-day toll-free call center have been launched to help Georgians looking for health coverage prepare for open enrollment and sign up for private health insurance. … Read more »

Thousands attend annual congressional health fair By Curt Yeomans - Clayton News Daily Roselyn McLaren had never been to one of Congressman David Scott’s health fairs before, but she was glad she came to the one held Saturday. McLaren, of Jonesboro, waited in a long line to have her blood glucose levels checked by representatives of Southern Regional Medical Center. The tests… Read more »

The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) is a new program that simplifies the process of buying health insurance for small businesses. The SHOP program enrollment launches on October 1 to give small businesses new ways to provide health coverage to their employees. To learn about how SHOP can work for your small business, visit:… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott announced his upcoming 9th Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair on Saturday, August 17, 2013.  This event will feature vital health screenings and information provided at no cost and by the region’s leading healthcare providers and organizations.  Free health screenings include: Prostate cancer PSA screenings; Clinical… Read more »

Representatives Larry Bucshon (R-IN) and David Scott (D-GA) introduced H.R. 1427, the “Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act,” a bipartisan bill to protect healthcare consumers. H.R. 1427 provides more information to consumers so they are able to make wise and informed decisions about their personal healthcare needs. This legislation would make it unlawful for any healthcare professional… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott announced that he will host the Eighth Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  This event will feature FREE health screenings and take place at Mundy’s Mill High School in Jonesboro.   To watch a video of Congressman Scott inviting the public to attend, visit… Read more »

The Affordable Care Act was signed into law two years ago and recently upheld by the Supreme Court.  Republicans in Congress will soon call for votes on repealing the Affordable Care Act, but have not offered a replacement law to improve health care in America.  Republicans choose more confrontation over healthcare rather than focusing on job creation or rebuilding the… Read more »

As you may have seen from public awareness campaigns featuring the color pink, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  It is important to understand what breast cancer is and how to check for it.  The Centers for Disease Control is a good source of scientific-based information about this cancer and other cancers. … Read more »