On October 29th 2009, the America's Affordable Health Care For America Act of 2009 (HR 3962) was introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill fulfills goals of reducing health care costs, protecting and increasing consumers' choices, and providing Americans access to quality, affordable health care.

Learn more about this legislation and benefits to improving our nation's healthcare system:

• HR 3962-America's Affordable Health Care For America Act of 2009 (as introduced), Bill Text
• HR 3961-Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 (as introduced), Bill Text
• Benefits of the Affordable Health Care for America Act in the 1st Congressional District of Connecticut
• How will the Health Care Bill Personally Affect You-Interactive Slide
  

Brief Summary of HR 3962
Detailed Summary of HR 3962
Implementation Timeline
Side-by-Side Comparison: H.R. 3200 As Introduced vs. Affordable Health Care For America Act
Changes From Introduced Bill (HR 3200) to Blended Bill (HR 3962)

Paying for Reform

Summary of Revenue Provisions

Fact Sheets

Immediate Investments on the Road to Reform
Top 10 Changes to Health Insurance Reform Bill

Top 10 Ways Health Insurance Reform Works For You
Top 14 Provisions That Take Effect Immediately
Public Health Insurance Option
Guaranteed Benefits
Making Coverage Affordable
The Health Insurance Exchange
Consumer Protections and Insurance Market Reforms
Innovative Delivery System Reform
Employers and Health Reform
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
Strengthening Medicare
Improving the Medicare Part D Drug Program
Maintaining and Improving Medicaid
Shared Responsibility
Strengthening the Nation’s Health Workforce
Controlling Health Care Costs
Rural America
Meeting the Health Care Needs of Senior Citizens & People with Disabilities
Meeting Women’s Health Care Needs
Addressing Health and Health Care Disparities
Restoring Equity Between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage

What’s In It For Young Americans?