Office of the Regional Director

• Role of the Regional Director

– Implementation of health care reform is the number one priority in Region V (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin).

– Contacts:• Kenneth Munson, Regional Director, Region V

– Kenneth.Munson@hhs.gov

• Lina Choudry Rashid, External Outreach Specialist– Lina.ChoudhryRashid@hhs.gov

Office of the Regional Director• Agency Collaboration

– Work across regional office and among all regions to:• Collaborate and coordinate on issues• Troubleshoot potential problems• Partner on events and public affairs• Educate the public on the benefits of healthcare reform

– Healthcare.gov – CuidadodeSalud.gov (Spanish)

– Represent & communicate health care policies• Work to implement reforms with State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial

Officials and Non-Governmental External Stakeholders.

– Notification of grants and other funding opportunities.

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March 23, 2010: A New Day For Health Care

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“After a year of striving, after a year of debate, after a historic vote, health care reform is no longer an unmet promise. It is the law of the land.”

-- President Obama

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Expand Coverage (32 million in 2014)

A. “Bridge Programs” to 2014 -- Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) -- Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) -- Small Business Health Insurance Tax Credits -- Expanding Coverage to Young Adults

B. 2014: Medicaid Expansion to 133% of FPL ($29K, family of 4)

C. 2014: Will establish state-based Exchanges, creating new competitive health insurance

marketplace-- Offer individuals, small businesses a choice of affordable, qualified plans

www.healthcare.gov/exchanges