Society is best served when philanthropy can flourish and Congress and the nonprofit sector work collaboratively to advance the common good. For that to happen, our lawmakers must understand the important role philanthropy plays in society—and how ill-conceived legislation can hinder philanthropy’s contributions. That’s why it’s so important for grantmakers to educate their lawmakers about the importance of philanthropy in their districts and states and across the nation.

How will health insurance coverage for women change? The Affordable Care Act (ACA) creates new rules about health insurance and healthcare to: • Reduce the number of uninsured women • Increase the number of women’s health services that all health insurance plans cover • Limit how much women and their families pay in insurance premiums, co-pays and deductibles

How will health insurance coverage for your children change? The Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law in March 2010. It creates new rules and funds programs to help ensure that children younger than 19 years old can get and keep affordable insurance and have access to the care they need to become and stay healthy.

You count on Medicare insurance. Will the new healthcare law change your benefits? Will it save you money? Or, will it cost you more? The answers depend on your income and the Medicare plan you’ve chosen. The most important fact to know is the new healthcare law will not cut your government-guaranteed benefits. You get the same benefits Medicare has always guaranteed whether you have a traditional Medicare plan (Part A or B) or a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C). These are benefits like doctor services, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, and durable medical equipment.

What is a HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE and how will it affect your health costs? The Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law in March 2010. ACA changes take place between now and 2014. The new law will create a competitive marketplace in 2014 where most Americans can shop for health insurance.