Oral arguments in lawsuit that could strip pre-existing conditions coverage for 1,175,000 Hoosiers begin today
Oral arguments in the GOP lawsuit to strip coverage for pre-existing conditions from 1,175,000 Hoosiers begin today and Mike Braun is on the record supporting 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.
When asked about the lawsuit, former State Representative Braun said, “Sure, anything that’s going to actually get rid of [the ACA], yes,” and supported two other initiatives to eliminate 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 Braun are scrambling to rewrite their history as they face a backlash from voters.
“By supporting this lawsuit, Braun 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 Hoosiers,” 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, Braun has failed that test.”
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