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Vilsack on National Rural Health Day

U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says it’s a good day to celebrate National Rural Health Day, “As a result of the passage of the Affordable Care Act, we are seeing a reduction in the level of uninsured people in rural America.”

And, he says there are other benefits, “Now, 3,500 people throughout rural America providing extended health care services as a result of the Affordable Care Act. We’ve also seen more competition for our insurance business.”

Vilsack says one in five uninsured Americans lives in a rural area – and, rural residents have higher rates of chronic conditions that can be made worse by a lack of doctors or clinics in rural areas.

Open enrollment began for the Health Insurance Marketplace began November 15th and runs through February 15th, 2015. Go to www.healthcare.gov

or call toll-free (1-800-318-2596).