Oral arguments in lawsuit that could strip pre-existing conditions coverage for 4.8 million Ohioans begin today
Oral arguments in the GOP lawsuit to strip coverage for pre-existing conditions from 4.8 million Ohioans begin today and Rep. Jim Renacci is still refusing to oppose it. The lawsuit would make the health care law’s individual mandate unconstitutional, axing protections for pre-existing conditions coverage and sending health care costs skyrocketing.
As a member of Congress, Renacci has voted at least seventeen times to repeal protections for pre-existing conditions coverage.
In June, the Justice Department decided it would not defend the health care law against a lawsuit by Republican attorneys general intended to sabotage health care for Americans. Now, nearly three months later as their lawsuit is being heard by a federal judge, Senate Republican candidates like Renacci are scrambling to rewrite their history as they face a backlash from voters.
“By backing this lawsuit, Congressman Renacci is sending a clear message that he does not want to protect coverage for pre-existing conditions and cannot be trusted to stand up for Ohioans,” said Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesman David Bergstein. “Health care is the top issue for voters and they want a senator who will put their interests first – by backing a toxic agenda that raises costs and cuts coverage, Renacci has failed that test.”
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