Congressman Thompson Votes To Protect Patients Bill of Rights
January 19, 2011
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) voted against the repeal of the historic health care legislation signed into law just last year. The repeal would roll back important improvements put in place by the health care reform law such as discounted prescription medication for seniors and tax breaks for small businesses. The Patient's Rights Repeal Act (HR 2) passed the House of Representatives by a 245-189 vote.
“Today I voted against the repeal of the health care law because it would hurt small businesses, families, and seniors in our district,” said Congressman Thompson. “In addition, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office determined that the repeal would add $230 billion to our national deficit. And, Medicare's Chief Actuary stated that the repeal would shorten the life of Medicare by twelve years.”
If the health care reform law is repealed over ten thousand seniors in California's First District would fall back in the Medicare Part D donut hole, and roughly 4,200 young adults would be forced off their parent's health insurance plan. Approximately 8,000 children in the First District will be denied coverage due to a preexisting condition. This repeal would also end the tax breaks and premium assistance that helps millions of families and small businesses pay for health care. Additionally, insurance companies will once again be able to drop people's coverage when they get sick
The Patient's Rights Repeal Act is now headed to the Senate for consideration.
“Today I voted against the repeal of the health care law because it would hurt small businesses, families, and seniors in our district,” said Congressman Thompson. “In addition, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office determined that the repeal would add $230 billion to our national deficit. And, Medicare's Chief Actuary stated that the repeal would shorten the life of Medicare by twelve years.”
If the health care reform law is repealed over ten thousand seniors in California's First District would fall back in the Medicare Part D donut hole, and roughly 4,200 young adults would be forced off their parent's health insurance plan. Approximately 8,000 children in the First District will be denied coverage due to a preexisting condition. This repeal would also end the tax breaks and premium assistance that helps millions of families and small businesses pay for health care. Additionally, insurance companies will once again be able to drop people's coverage when they get sick
The Patient's Rights Repeal Act is now headed to the Senate for consideration.
Issues:Health Care