The National Women's Law Center is jumping into the health care debate in a big way today with the release of a video, "Being a Woman is Not a Pre-Existing Condition," and some startling statistics about women and health care:
* Women typically make less money than men, but pay more for coverage.To learn more about the campaign, visit www.AWomanIsNotaPreExistingCondition.com
* Women may be denied coverage because of 'pre-existing conditions,' such as previously giving birth via C-Section or being a survivor of domestic violence.
* Women are more likely than men to report cost-related problems with getting access to health care, and struggle with medical bills or debt.
* It is very difficult—and often impossible – for women to find coverage for maternity care when purchasing their own health insurance plan directly from insurance companies.
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