Ed Note: This was originally posted on HealthCare.gov, a website by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Helen R. is a senior who likes to keep busy. From helping her grandson with his education, to assisting other seniors at a West Philadelphia senior center, Helen knows there are lots of people counting on her. That’s why it’s a relief to Helen that she can count on the Affordable Care Act to get the care she needs at an affordable cost.
The law provides free preventive services under Medicare, such as cancer screenings and an annual wellness visit for Helen and other seniors to sit down and talk with their doctor about their concerns and needs. She says that it’s good to know that she and other seniors can access these services “without breaking the bank.”
Helen also falls into the prescription drug coverage gap called the “donut hole”, but because of the law, she receives a 50 percent discount on brand-name drugs. By 2020, the donut hole will be closed.
“I am a grandmother who is trying to assist a grandson with his education. I take seven different medications. Getting the donut hole closed, that gives me a little more money in my pocket,” Helen explains.
Fonte: White House