Some New Insurance Rules Take Effect

After this week, new health insurance policies must pay for all of the cost of preventive care. The new rules were part of the health care reform bill passed earlier this year. They took effect September 23, the Associated Press reported. The coverage rule applies to services that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force strongly recommends. This is an independent advisory group. Its decisions are based on research about whether care is effective in preventing disease or deaths. Covered services for adults will include tests for high blood pressure, depression and colon cancer, among other things. Vaccines for children also are included.