Posted April, 4 2017 by Taylor Frazier
Late last month, the American Health Care Act (AHCA), which would have devastated the Medicaid program and left millions uninsured, was pulled from the House floor. According to an article in today’s New York Times, the majorities in Congress are discussing a proposal to move forward with the bill. In addition to all of the […]
Posted March, 21 2017 by Amanda Dunker
The Republican health care bill, officially called The American Health Care Act or AHCA, is scheduled for a vote in the House this Thursday. HCFANY reviewed the many ways in which this bill will hurt New Yorkers in a webinar last week (you can find the recording here).Since last week we’ve looked deeper into the […]
Posted March, 13 2017 by Amanda Dunker
The Congressional Budget Office released its analysis of the House Republican’s health bill today, and it does not bode well for the millions of people who buy their own insurance or have insurance through the Medicaid program. CBO is a non-partisan entity that “scores” new legislation proposed in Congress. A law’s score tells Congress and […]
Posted March, 9 2017 by Amanda Dunker
The American Health Care Act, released late Monday and approved for a House vote by both necessary committees, guts Medicaid and threatens coverage for millions. You can help prevent this harmful bill from passing: -Call your members of Congress at 866-426-2631 and tell them to say “no” to the American Health Care Act. You will […]