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2. Essential health benefits - Wikipedia

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   v. t. e. In the United States, essential health benefits ( EHBs) are a set of ten benefits, defined under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010, that must be covered by individually-purchased health insurance and plans in small-group markets both inside and outside of health insurance marketplaces. Large-group health plans, self-insured ERISA ...

3. Social programs in the United States - Wikipedia

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   The United States spends approximately $2.3 trillion on federal and state social programs including cash assistance, health insurance, food assistance, housing subsidies, energy and utilities subsidies, and education and childcare assistance. Similar benefits are sometimes provided by the private sector either through policy mandates or on a ...

4. Parental leave in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Parental leave in the United States. Parental leave (also known as family leave) is regulated in the United States by US labor law and state law. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) requires 12 weeks of unpaid leave annually for parents of newborn or newly adopted children if they work for a company with 50 or more employees.

5. The Pros and Cons of Obamacare - Healthline

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   Cons. Outlook. Some pros of Obamacare include more affordable health insurance and coverage for preexisting health conditions, while some cons include people having to pay higher premiums. The ...

6. Affordable Care Act: Coverage for New Mothers - WebMD

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   Short-term health plans are those that provide coverage for less than 12 months, although they can be renewed for up to 3 years. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) covers a range of preventive care ...

7. Medicare for All vs Public Option: Comparing the Plans

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   possible cost reduction. private plans. The biggest difference between the two proposals is the option for enrollment: Medicare for All is a mandatory single-payer healthcare system that covers ...

8. COVID-19 vaccination mandates in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 vaccine mandates have been enacted by numerous states and municipalities in the United States, and also by private entities. In September 2021, President Joe Biden announced that the federal government would take steps to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for certain entities under the authority of ...

9. Fortified Foods: Benefits and Risks - Healthline

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   Fortified and enriched foods are important sources of nutrients for kids, especially for iron, zinc, and B vitamins. Unfortunately, many fortified or enriched foods are heavily processed and ...