In Support of House Bill 3962
Even tho most people in the United States support our healthcare reform, I have seen posts from a vocal minority within the homeschool blogging community opposing 3962. I would like to share reasons to call your congressman/woman in support of House Bill 3962, The Affordable Healthcare for America Act. This is from an Action Alert I received from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a not for profit dedicated toward improving the lives of people with MS and finding a cure.
Health care reform is moving forward. Now you can include many of the MS issues you’ve been fighting for — in one bill. Tell your member of Congress to support the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962).
Any legislation must meets the needs of people with MS. If health care reform moves forward, it must…
• Eliminate discrimination against pre-existing conditions, and eliminate disparities in care.
• Limit out-of-pocket costs, and eliminate lifetime caps on benefits.
• Provide long-term supports and services.
• Create a clear pathway for the FDA to approve follow-on versions of biologic drugs.
• Close the Medicare Part D doughnut hole.
• Extend insurance coverage, including COBRA.
Fortunately, the Affordable Health Care for America Act does all these things.
People living with MS and other chronic conditions are particularly vulnerable in our current system. They rely on extremely expensive treatments. Many require long-term supports. And many receive limited care because they are underinsured.