Reps. Davis, Schrader Lead Bipartisan Alternative to Help Americans Keep Health Insurance
"In less than two months, we've gone from one of the greatest economies I've seen in my lifetime to the highest jobless rates since the Great Depression. We have to help people keep their health insurance," said Davis. "Nearly 20 years ago, my wife was in the fight of her life battling colon cancer and I would never want someone going through something like that in fear of losing their doctors or their provider because they've lost their job due to a pandemic without an option of getting another one. Our bill is a reasonable, bipartisan approach to helping people afford health care during this crisis and it's frankly something
"In these partisan times, I am proud to find a realistic bipartisan solution to help folks retain access to their health care with their previous employer," said Schrader. By working together we can make sure hard working families are not left behind. This bill will help hardworking Americans families maintain access to affordable health insurance no matter what happens to their jobs."
"As we come together to fight the coronavirus that has affected our lives in unprecedented ways, no one should lose their employer-sponsored health insurance through no fault of their own, especially during a pandemic," Wagner said. "This virus has taken health insurance away from many Americans, which is why I have worked with my colleagues to introduce bipartisan legislation to help cover premiums so people will not lose their coverage. We have provided yet another incentive for employers to keep workers on the payroll as we work to lessen the impact of COVID-19 on the workforce and help Missourians rebound. This bill will also help individuals who are enrolled in COBRA or otherwise do not have coverage."
"We must decrease the cost of COBRA to help workers and families who have lost their jobs retain their health insurance during this pandemic," said Horn. "As we face the combined threats of a health emergency and an economic crisis, it is critical that we allow Americans who've been laid off or furloughed to keep their insurance. No matter who you are, access to health care is vital, especially when families are struggling to make ends meet."
"It is critical that Northeast Ohioans and Americans across our country who have lost their jobs by no fault of their own are able to maintain and afford their health insurance. I am proud to support this important piece of legislation, and look forward to working with my colleagues to see it signed into law," said Gonzalez.
The Health Care Protection Act is supported by patient advocacy groups, insurance providers, and others.
"America's working families and individuals are facing extraordinary challenges brought on by the coronavirus, one of the most perilous being the loss of health insurance when furloughs and layoffs occur," said
"Ensuring that Americans maintain access to affordable health insurance and the security it provides is critical to meet the twin challenges of the pandemic and the extraordinary economic distress that's resulted from it. We are very encouraged that
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