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41. Voter Guide: Coverage for Young Adults
    

    Young adults are among the most likely to not have health insurance. One out of 10 people without health insurance are ages 19 to 29, almost twice the rate as among people ages 30 to 64.

42. Voter Guide: Women's Health
    

    Women's Health

43. Voter Guide: Health Reform Overview
    

    Nearly 49 million Americans have no health insurance. Health care represents nearly $3 trillion of the nation’s budget, and costs continue to rise. People with pre-existing conditions can be denied coverage or be forced to buy expensive plans. Medicare will run out of money by 2024. For these reasons and others, most policy makers agree that the health care system needs to be changed.

44. Voter Guide: Abortion
    

    Abortion has been legal in the United States since 1973. Whether or not government funds will pay for them, or insurers will be required to cover abortions, is a concern for many people.

45. Voter Guide: Pre-existing Conditions
    

    Today, if you who buy health insurance on the private insurance market rather than getting it through your job, you could be denied coverage because of your medical history or health status.

46. Enrolling in Medicare
    

    WebMD explains the basics of Medicare and how and when to enroll.

47. 10 Questions to Ask About Health Care Reform
    

    How will health care reform affect you and your family? Here are questions you should ask.

48. Getting Insurance When You Have a Health Problem
    

    Getting health insurance is costly and difficult if you have a pre-existing medical condition. Here are tips to help.

49. Medicare Part A: Hospital Care and Services
    

    Medicare Part A covers most hospital and inpatient services, but not all. Find out the details of Medicare hospital and skilled nursing care coverage here.

50. Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Plans
    

    If you're confused about Medicare benefits, WebMD offers this guide to help you understand prescription drug plans.