The implementation of new health reforms has been questioned since quite some time now. People have been left perplexed about how their healthcare costs will increase on prescriptions. Apart from that, they have also been wondering about why they won’t be able to visit the same doctor they have been receiving care from, since, so many years.

Apparently, there have been many different views presented by different commentators and politicians around the much touted healthcare reforms. Though, it needs to be noted that the Affordable Care Act is definitely a step in the right direction for people serving the elderly and aged care in the country will witness far improved services and also lower the cost of care for seniors.

Doubts regarding the withdrawal of Medicare benefits have been exaggerated as people will continue to receive Medicare services. Apart from that, they will also continue to hold the right of choosing their doctors.

People will also be entitled to a new initiative known as the Annual Wellness Visit, which would involve a thorough medical check-up of people, absolutely free of cost. Americans insured under Medicare will also be able to avail of free preventative services, free breast cancer, colorectal cancer, diabetes and prostate cancer screenings.

Talking about the Affordable Care Act, Kathleen Sebelius, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the new reforms will provide American citizens with greater savings and freedom regarding the type of healthcare they want to avail.