BOMA Rochester Monthly Meeting 04.17.14 

Affordable Health Care Act

Please join us for this informative meeting on one of the most significant and controversial laws passed  by Congress in this century.

Registration & Networking 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon and Program 12:00 noon – 1:15 p.m.

Radisson Riverside Hotel, 120 Main St. East, Rochester, NY 14604
Complimentary Parking – be sure to pick up your validation ticket at Registration

About the Speaker:
Steven I. Goldstein is the Vice President and Vice Provost in the Department of the Office of Vice President for Health Sciences.  He is also a Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He earned is MS degree in Health Care Management at St. Louis University and has a BA degree in Biology form Utica College.

About the LawThe Affordable Care Act puts consumers back in charge of their health care. Under the law, a new “Patient’s Bill of Rights” gives the American people the stability and flexibility they need to make informed choices about their health.

Coverage

• Ends Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions for Children
• Keeps Young Adults Covered: If you are under 26, you may be eligible to be covered under your parent’s health plan.
• Ends Arbitrary Withdrawals of Insurance Coverage
• Guarantees Your Right to Appeal Costs

Costs

• Ends Lifetime Limits on Coverage
  
• Reviews Premium Increases: Insurance companies must now publicly justify any unreasonable rate hikes.
• Helps You Get the Most from Your Premium Dollars: Your premium dollars must be spent primarily on health care – not administrative costs.

Care

• Covers Preventive Care at No Cost to You: You may be eligible for recommended preventive health services. No copayment.
• Protects Your Choice of Doctors: Choose the primary care doctor you want from your plan’s network.
• Removes Insurance Company Barriers to Emergency Services: You can seek emergency care at a hospital outside of your health plan’s network.

Registration & Networking     11:30 a.m.
Luncheon and Program          12::00 noon - 1:15 p.m.

The cost of the program is:

BOMA MEMBERS - No Charge included in your dues
First Time Prospective Members - Complimentary
All other Guests - $35

Menu Options: 
Chicken Marsala, Rice Pilaf, Chef’s Vegetables Or 
Vegetarian Napoleon – Stack of Summer Squash, Zucchini, and Portobello Mushrooms with a Red Pepper Coulis