It has been almost two years since the historic passage of the Affordable Care Act.  We are partnering with White House Office of Public Engagement to highlight individuals doing great work to educate their community about the benefits of the Affordable Care Act, helping people take advantage of the benefits of the new health care law and those who’ve been championing access to healthcare for everyone in their community throughout their careers. We need your help in finding these Champions!

We are hoping you can help us by reaching out to your colleagues and partners across the country to help us identify Champions.  Feel free to post this information and the nomination link on your website, and send via email to your lists. We will be taking submissions beginning February 7^th through midnight on February 16^th 2012. We appreciate your help in finding great stories of those individuals working to help inform communities about the Affordable Care Act.

Thank you,

HHS External Affairs

White House Champions of Change: Affordable Care Act 2-Year Anniversary

The White House Champions of Change program highlights the stories and examples of citizens across the country that represents President Obama’s vision of out-innovating, out-educating, and out-building the rest of the world through projects and initiatives that moves their communities forward.  Before the Affordable Care Act was passed two years ago, children were refused insurance coverage because of a pre-existing condition and people with chronic conditions ran out of insurance coverage because their expenses hit lifetime limits.  Now young adults under the age of 26 can stay on their parent’s coverage.  Many Americans, including people on Medicare, can access preventive services for free and insurance companies are being held accountable for spending the majority of premium dollars on care not on advertising and bonuses.  This year we are seeking recommendations of individuals and organizations that are educating others about the new health care law to raise awareness about the benefits of the Affordable Care Act.

Tell us about an individual or organization who is educating their community about the new health care law and helping people take advantage of the benefits from the law. Use this form below to nominate a champion to come to the White House to be honored for his/her work.

Please submit nominations by midnight on February 16^th by utilizing this form. If submitting nominations after February 16^th for other Champions of Change recognition opportunities, please submit here.