GOP voted to take away 6 essential benefits?
On Wednesday 1.11.2017 the Senate passed a budget resolution to end ACA – Obama Care. Vote A Rama
***New York Times Explanation 1.11.2017 *
Republicans voted against amendments – Congress.gov Search to the budget resolution that would:
- Protect people with Pre Exisiting Conditions
- Let young adults stay on their parents plan
- Maintain Access to Contraceptive Coverage
- Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management. [Medicaid.Gov]
- (D) Maternity (page 9 & 85) [but not infertility] and newborn care.
- Ensure Medicaid – Medi-Cal stay in place
- Protect children on Medicaid – Medi-Cal or CHIP
- Protect Veterans Health Care
Republicans say they want to replace Obamacare with something better. But in just one night’s votes, they indicated that they are not willing to take a stand to ensure that people with pre-existing conditions, women, children, veterans, young adults, people with disabilities, and struggling families can continue to access the affordable coverage they need going forward. Think Progress.org