This is a continuation of the Insurance Question thread started by Marti, which evolved into a discussion about the current state of America's Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA, sometimes called Obamacare).
First and foremost, the ACA contains a set of fundamental patient protections for all Americans, the founding principles being to make health care available to everyone and affordable for everyone.
Many people see the ACA repeal issue as a political struggle. Fiscally, this is true. But if you are someone who depends on regular, semi-affordable healthcare, THE ACA LAWS PROTECT YOU. A repeal would legally remove those protections. This is why some feel it should be adjusted/improved in place, rather than repealed.
Today (April 2, 2019), President Trump tweeted "....are developing a really great HealthCare Plan with far lower premiums (cost) & deductibles than ObamaCare. In other words it will be far less expensive & much more usable than ObamaCare. Vote will be taken right after the Election when Republicans hold the Senate & win......"
This is a clarion call. Be you Dem, GOP, or other - your voice matters and will be much more meaningful on the healthcare subject, between now and the 2020 election. Contact your reps. Contact anyone campaigning in your district. Tell them you want your patient protections to remain in place and not be repealed.
More details about patient protections offered under the ACA can be found here:
ACA information on HHS.gov
https://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/about-the-aca/index.html
Timeline
https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/res...e-care-act-aca
First and foremost, the ACA contains a set of fundamental patient protections for all Americans, the founding principles being to make health care available to everyone and affordable for everyone.
Many people see the ACA repeal issue as a political struggle. Fiscally, this is true. But if you are someone who depends on regular, semi-affordable healthcare, THE ACA LAWS PROTECT YOU. A repeal would legally remove those protections. This is why some feel it should be adjusted/improved in place, rather than repealed.
Today (April 2, 2019), President Trump tweeted "....are developing a really great HealthCare Plan with far lower premiums (cost) & deductibles than ObamaCare. In other words it will be far less expensive & much more usable than ObamaCare. Vote will be taken right after the Election when Republicans hold the Senate & win......"
This is a clarion call. Be you Dem, GOP, or other - your voice matters and will be much more meaningful on the healthcare subject, between now and the 2020 election. Contact your reps. Contact anyone campaigning in your district. Tell them you want your patient protections to remain in place and not be repealed.
More details about patient protections offered under the ACA can be found here:
ACA information on HHS.gov
https://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/about-the-aca/index.html
Timeline
https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/res...e-care-act-aca
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