Congressman Brady Lauds New Revolutionary Health Care Information Resource

Philadelphia --- Congressman Bob Brady (D., PA) said he applauds today’s launch of HealthCare.gov. “The website is absolutely necessary and it is the most comprehensive resource about health care available.”

Mandated by the Health Insurance Reform legislation that was signed into law in March, the website is one of the key features of the legislation to ensure that individuals and small business owner are able to navigate the complicated process of shopping for health insurance.

Congressman Brady said one important element about the website is that it is user and consumer friendly. “It is written so people can understand the complicated world of health insurance and it also does not require PhD level skills to navigate the site.”

After consumers input a few pieces of background information – such as state, age range, and current insurance status – a site tool, the insurance options finder, will generate a list of both private and public health insurance options. The tool will list details of insurance plans offered in that state, and include contact information for each company so consumers can contact the companies that best fit their needs. Beginning in October, the tool will also include pricing information, further simplifying health insurance shopping.

“Now, families and small businesses can easily search for available insurance options and make informed decisions about their health care with thorough, unbiased information,” said Congressman Brady.With the addition of plan price estimates in October, HealthCare.gov will enable consumers to compare both the quality and the cost of their health insurance options so they can choose what plan works best for their needs.

“Whether you’re a new college graduate, a family who has recently lost insurance, or someone with a pre-existing condition – this site has a list of insurance options available for you.  And, I urge all of my constituents to use this resource and learn how the health reform law can help you,” Congressman Brady said.  

The insurance options finder has a database of over 2 billion scenarios, with listings from more than 1000 insurance carriers and over 5500 insurance products.  The website also hosts over 500 new pages of content, such as a health care reform implementation timeline and state-by-state information for individuals with pre-existing conditions.