It’s been more than a week since Republicans announced their latest, stunning effort to make coverage for pre-existing conditions unconstitutional and new reports confirm this decision could impactemployer-provided coverage, as well – impacting thousands more Nevadans in addition to the more than 1.2 million Nevada individuals who have pre-existing conditions. Still, Senator Heller is supporting the GOP’s health care agenda that jeopardizes coverage for pre-existing conditions.
“After a week spent refusing to stand up for Nevadans who want insurance companies to cover pre-existing conditions, it’s clear Senator Heller is once again putting his own political self-interests ahead of his state,” said Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesman David Bergstein. “Heller sponsored a plan in Congress that would jeopardize coverage for pre-existing conditions, spike premiums, and impose an age tax on older Americans – so it’s no surprise he is refusing to speak out against this new attempt to sabotage Nevada residents’ health care.”
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
The Hill: “[Heller spokesperson] did not respond when directly asked whether Heller disagrees with the administration’s argument.”
Wall Street Journal: Get Health Coverage at Work? Lawsuit Against ACA Could Affect You, Too
Washington Post: A preexisting election problem for Republicans
New York Times: G.O.P. To Americans With Health Problems: Drop Dead
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