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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-147
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 3, 2013
To declare November 23, 2013, as “DC Health Link Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, the DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority is hosting a city-wide Information Day and Enrollment Fair to provide opportunities for District residents, small business owners, and their employees to enroll in affordable health insurance plans and to highlight the importance of maintaining healthy lifestyles and the value of affordable health insurance now available through the online portal known as DC Health Link;
WHEREAS, the Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23, 2010 to protect consumers from unfair insurance industry practices, to give consumers more insurance options, and to give small business owners more clout;
WHEREAS, denying coverage based on pre-existing conditions, charging higher premiums for women of child-bearing age, placing caps on annual or lifetime coverage, and charging higher premiums to small businesses based on their industry are all no longer allowable or lawful insurance practices;
WHEREAS, all eligible health plans will now require coverage for doctor visits, hospital stays, emergency room care, maternity and newborn care, prescription drugs, lab tests, preventive tests and services, rehabilitative services and devices, mental health care, substance use disorder services, and dental and vision care for children; and
WHEREAS, this day is designed to raise awareness and encourage enrollment in DC Health Link through a variety of activities, some of which will include enrollment booths, system demonstrations, exhibits, information tables, health screenings, live music, and activities for children.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as “DC Health Link Day Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the importance of educating the public on the importance of affordable health insurance and enrolling District residents into appropriate health plans.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
