Event to be webcast at HealthCare.gov/live
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On Tuesday, October 19, at 11:30 a.m. (EDT) HHS Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, and Karen Pollitz, Deputy Director for Consumer Support, Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (OCIIO), will hold a press conference to announce new resources available under the Affordable Care Act to help states and territories establish or strengthen consumer assistance programs. They will be joined by consumer advocates, state officials, and representatives from around the country.
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WHO: |
Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | |
| Karen Pollitz, Deputy Director for Consumer Support, OCIIO | ||
| Consumer advocates, state officials, and representatives from around the country | ||
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WHAT: |
Press Conference to announce new Consumer Assistance Grants to help states and territories put patients in charge of their health care | |
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WHERE: |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | |
| 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201 | ||
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Webcast at HealthCare.gov/live |
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WHEN: |
Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 11:30 a.m. EDT | |
| Media pre-set at 11:00 a.m. EDT | ||
For members of the press who cannot make it to the press conference a dial in has been provided for the Q & A portion.
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DIAL IN: |
800-857-6748 |
PASSCODE: HHS |
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SATELLITE: |
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For more information on the Affordable Care Act please visit www.HealthCare.gov
CONTACT:
HHS Press Office
202-690-6343
KEYWORDS: United States North America District of Columbia
INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Health Public Policy/Government Healthcare Reform Public Policy White House/Federal Government Professional Services Insurance General Health Managed Care
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