Since the implementation of Obamacare, I’ve been inundated with heartbreaking stories from our community about families forced into paying more, only to have fewer and insufficient choices for their healthcare.
With their premiums skyrocketing out of control—for some, as much as 30% in a single year— and the increasing risk of losing coverage entirely, I made a promise to these California families to take action on their behalf and begin to fix this worsening problem.
The House passage of the American Health Care Act, while imperfect, is a much needed first step toward lowering premiums, increasing options, and protecting coverage for those with pre-existing conditions. More steps are necessary to properly solve the worsening problems, and I will continue to fight for our most vulnerable.