R i g h t a r d i a: On July 14, 2009, House Democratic leaders introduced the America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

On July 14, 2009, House Democratic leaders introduced the America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

The three panels with jurisdiction over health policy in the House have been working together as one committee to develop a single bill that fulfills President Obama's goals of reducing health care costs, protecting and increasing consumers' choices, and guaranteeing access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans. The act would make health care in the US a right.

No more co-pays or deductibles for preventive care
No more rate increases for pre-existing conditions, gender, or occupation
An annual cap on your out-of-pocket expenses
Group rates of a national pool if you buy your own plan
Guaranteed, affordable oral, hearing, and vision care for your kids

GREATER CHOICE

Keep your doctor, and your current plan, if you like them More choice, with a high quality public health insurance option competing with private insurers

HIGHER QUALITY

You and your doctors make health care decisions — not insurance companies More family doctors and nurses will enter the workforce, helping guarantee access Mental health care must be covered

STABILITY & PEACE OF MIND

No more coverage denials for pre-existing conditions No more lifetime limits on how much insurance companies will pay No reason to ever make a job or life decision again based on health care coverage

Learn more:
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