JWI Statement on Health Reform for Women:

Eliminate Discriminatory Practices Against Women

Insurance companies routinely consider gender when deciding premiums, often charging women more than men for identical coverage – and impeding women’s access to quality, affordable care. 

A recent study found that at age 25 women are charged between 6% and 45% more than men for identical insurance coverage.[i] At age 40, women’s monthly premiums are between 4% and 48% higher than men’s monthly premiums.[ii]

•  Health Reform must ensure coverage equity, rooting out gaps in costs and creating a ban on gender rating. 
  
  

The statistics are clear: Women need Health Care Reform!
To learn more go to: HealthReform.gov and National Women’s Law Center