Monday, May 7, 2012

Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Asthma Awareness Month

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has released a statement in recognition of May as Asthma Awareness Month. HHS is raising awareness about asthma to help families and communities get the information they need. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), children who have asthma cannot be denied health coverage by insurance companies because of a pre-existing condition. In 2014, adults with asthma will also have that protection under the ACA. Learn more about asthma from the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention][1].

[1]: http://www.cdc.gov/asthma/

URL: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2012pres/05/20120501d.html

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