2 The Hampton Roads Messenger


Our PAST. Our PRESENT. Our FUTURE.


Angela Jones Writer | Public Speaker | Historian


LET’S TALK ABOUT IT.


Need a speaker for your next event? Invite The Hampton Roads Messenger's publisher. She covers topics such as Paying for College, Women's Empowerment, Health and Wellness, African American History and more. Contact us at info@hamptonroadsmessenger.com.


Call 757-575-1863.


This Black History Month & Women’s History Month, book Hampton Roads Messenger Publisher, Angela Jones, for school, church, and corporate speaking engagements.


OP T IM A H E ALT H ME D IC AID XP


Think you’re not eligible for Medicaid? Think again.


Beginning January 1, 2019 more Virginians will qualify for quality, no cost Medicaid health insurance.


Optima Health Medicaid XP can help you take advantage of these changes, and get you access to the care you need and the peace of mind you deserve. Whether you’re a single adult looking for health insurance, a parent trying to get coverage for your family, or even an individual trying to help your parents get insured — Optima Health Medicaid XP is here for you. Learn more today at: optimahealth.com/medicaidxp


Volume 13 Number 7


April 2019


Bennet, Kaine Reintroduce Medicare-X to Provide Low-Cost, High-Quality Insurance


COURTESY OF U.S. SENATORS MICHAEL BENNET (D-CO) AND TIM KAINE (D-VA) Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators


Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today reintroduced legislation to create Medicare-X, a public plan that would offer families, individuals, and small businesses additional, low-cost health insurance choices and create more competition in the marketplace. The updated Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019 further lowers premiums and increases coverage for Medicare-X consumers and those in the individual market.


“It is a disgrace that people’s lives are upended daily in our country because they have no health insurance,”


Bennet said. “We need


to cover everyone, reduce costs, and improve quality—and Medicare-X is the best way to accomplish those objectives. Medicare-X starts in rural areas because the market there is failing too many Americans. And by using the


existing Medicare OPTIM A H E ALT H ME D IC AID XP framework,


it provides a new, affordable option without adding bureaucracy. There is no excuse for us not to finish what the ACA started and close the coverage gap in America through Medicare-X.”


“Our goal is more health care options and lower costs,” Kaine said. “With those


priorities top of mind,


we introduced Medicare-X to give Americans more quality, affordable health care choices, especially in rural communities that face a shortage of insurance


options. This bill takes


additional steps to reduce premiums, increase coverage, and make health insurance more affordable. I want to make sure that Virginians – and all Americans – can get the care they need.”


Despite the still


Affordable Care Act, too many Americans


live areas


success of the in


with


limited competition and unaffordable MEDICARE X PAGE 10


YOU’LL HAVE ACCESS TO:


Doctor, hospital, and emergency care Prescription drugs Lab work and X-rays


Pregnancy and newborn care, as well as family planning and birth control


Preventive and wellness services, including immunizations, smoking cessation, and nutritional counseling


Home health services


Behavioral health services, including addiction and recovery treatment Rehabilitative services


To learn more call 1-844-563-4207 or visit optimahealth.com/medicaidxp


Pre-enrollment starts Nov. 1 2018 Visit optimahealth.com/medicaidxp to learn more!


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16