Roy Blunt: Missourians Deserve a Better Health Care System
Earlier this year,
But the fact is, Obamacare is wreaking havoc on our health care system and leaving Missourians with higher costs, fewer options and more uncertainty. When Obama was making the case for this law, he repeatedly assured Americans they would be able to keep the plans and doctors they liked and could afford. By the end of 2013, at least 4.7 million Americans had their plans canceled because they did not meet the law's requirements.
Obama also said this law would mean "more choice, more competition and lower costs for millions of Americans." That's not the case. In
In addition, most Missourians will see a rise in their premiums, with some in the
These rate hikes are on top of the skyrocketing deductibles families have to meet before they're even able to use their insurance. According to HealthPocket, this year the average deductible for a bronze plan tops
Missourians shouldn't have to foot the bill for a law that has proven unworkable, unaffordable and unsustainable. That is why repealing and replacing Obamacare is one of our top priorities in the
In his recent address to
I was encouraged to hear the president back the expansion of health savings accounts, which would allow Missourians to put more of their pre-tax dollars into portable HSAs and use those funds to pay their premiums. This policy is in line with legislation I've previously supported and would make health care more affordable now and easier to plan for in the future.
Most importantly, the president reaffirmed the need to ensure coverage for those with pre-existing conditions. Since my days in the House, I have supported providing insurance options for people with pre-existing conditions. As we move forward, I'll work with my colleagues to be sure that no one is denied the care they need based on a pre-existing condition.
Obamacare has fundamentally altered our health care system, and repairing the damage will not be easy, but doing nothing is not an option.
I look forward to working with the president and my colleagues on a step-by-step, patient-centered approach to improve and expand access to affordable health care in
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