Repeal and Ripoff?
To the Editor:
The reckless House Republican health care repeal bill that failed last month in the House of Representatives is back and Republicans have managed to make it worse by effectively eliminating protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions.
In New York’s 22nd Congressional District, 289,000 residents have a pre-existing condition. That’s 51 percent of residents under 65.
According to experts, a 40-year-old individual with asthma could be hit with a $4,340 premium surcharge per year. Diabetes without complication could cost a 40-year-old $5,600. A 40-year-old woman who has completed a pregnancy with minor complications – or even none at all – could see an astounding $17,320 premium surcharge.
Rep. Claudia Tenney’s constituents deserve to know: Will Tenney protect Americans with pre-existing conditions?
Americans should not be forced to pay more for health insurance because of a pre-existing condition or simply because they are a woman. Rep. Tenney needs to oppose this latest Republican attempt to tear coverage away from millions or be prepared to explain to 289,000 constituents and their families why she believes they should pay thousands more for their health insurance.
Keep in mind, the latest Republican bill still kicks millions off their health insurance, raises healthcare premiums, and imposes an unfair age tax on older Americans. Now, Republicans are proposing an amendment that will allow states to eliminate the Affordable Care Act’s community rating requirement, which would then allow insurers to charge Americans more for their health insurance if they have a pre-existing condition or even just for being a woman.
Evan Lukaske, DCCC Spokesman