The Obama administration released new regulations Tuesday that would make it illegal for insurance companies to discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions.
"The Affordable Care Act is building a health insurance market that works for consumers," Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said in a statement. "Thanks to the health care law, no one will be discriminated against because of a pre-existing condition."
The administration also released details on "essential benefits" and employer-based wellness programs.
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