What Do 20.4 Million Women Have in Common?

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
What Do 20.4 Million Women Have in Common?

President Obama’s health care law requires that new health insurance plans cover preventive services with no co-pay or deductible. In the last 18 months, a new provision of the Affordable Care Act has done just that for approximately 20.4 million women with private health insurance.

Read more about how the Affordable Care Act protects women and their health care.

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

8:30 AM: The Vice President hosts a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast in honor of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny

9:15 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:10 AM: The President meets with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny; the Vice President also attends

11:15 AM: Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney *]

12:00 PM: The President, the Vice President and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny attend a St. Patrick’s Day lunch

4:30 PM: the President and the Vice President meet with Defense Secretary Leon Panetta

7:00 PM: The President and the First Lady host a St. Patrick’s Day reception; the Vice President also attends [*]

[*]Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live

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