Archive for December, 2010

Will Baby Boomers Benefit from Reform?

Monday, December 20th, 2010

There have been a few articles published regarding the fact that the baby boomers, those individuals ages 50 to 64, may have the most to gain from the new health care law. An article from CQ HealthBeat (12/15, Norman, subscription required) states that this particular age group is feeling the pinch of the economy and has the highest rates of unemployment. The article goes further to say that the creation of a new high risk pool with no pre-existing limitations, elimination of annual limits and lifetime maximums, and coverage for preventive services will benefit this age group significantly.