Press Advisory
AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT: Health Experts on Obamacare Open Enrollment
Washington, D.C. — Starting on October 1, millions of Americans who have been locked out of the health market either because it was unaffordable or because of a pre-existing condition will have the chance to sign up for a health plan that fits their needs and their budget. The following experts from the Center for American Progress are available to discuss the kickoff of open enrollment for Obamacare:
- Neera Tanden, President, Center for American Progress
- Tom Perriello, President and CEO, Center for American Progress Action Fund
- Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, Senior Fellow
- Dr. Alice Chen, Executive Director, Doctors for America
- Igor Volsky, Health Policy Expert and Deputy Editor, ThinkProgress
- Lori Lodes, Senior Vice President of Campaigns
- Tony Carrk, Health Care War Room Director
- Topher Spiro, Vice President for Health Policy
Related resources from CAP:
- Exposing the Anti-Obamacare Sabotage Campaign by Tony Carrk (CAP Action)
- The Counties that Need the Affordable Care Act the Most by Anna Chu and Charles Posner (CAP Action)
- Obamacare and the LGBT Community by Kellan Baker and Andrew Cray
- How the Affordable Care Act Helps Young Adults by Maura Calsyn and Lindsay Rosenthal
Related posts on ThinkProgress:
- New Report: For 95% Of Americans, Obamacare Will Cost Much Less Than Expected by Igor Volsky
- John McCain Defends Obamacare, Slams Ted Cruz For Comparing Implementation To Nazi Appeasement by Josh Israel
- How Doctors Are Preparing For The Millions Of People Who Will Get Mental Health Care Under Obamacare by Sy Mukherjee
To speak with an expert, please contact:
PRINT: Katie Peters at kpeters@americanprogress.org or 202.741.6285
TV: Lindsay Hamilton at lhamilton@americanprogressaction.org or 202.741.6250
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