Lucille Roybal-Allard: “For my constituents and all Americans, Trumpcare would result in higher costs, less coverage, a crushing age tax for…”

“For my constituents and all Americans, Trumpcare would result in higher costs, less coverage, a crushing age tax for persons 50 to 64, a shorter Medicare life span, and the ransacking of the Medicaid funds that enable seniors to get the long term care they need. And last night, Republicans added a provision that would prohibit our veterans who are eligible to receive VA care from receiving any tax credits to help pay for their care outside the VA, even if they are not enrolled in the VA. In my congressional district, the uninsured rate dropped from 31.7 to 17.5 percent due to Obamacare. Among my constituents who benefited are a young mother from Bell Gardens, California, and her 15-month-old daughter, Olivia, who was born with Down Syndrome. Because of Obamacare's Medicaid expansion in California, Olivia was able to have her congenital heart defect repaired shortly after birth. She is now being followed by a cardiologist to ensure her ongoing care for a healthy heart. Obamacare's Medicaid expansion also makes it possible for baby Olivia to receive early intervention and physical therapy services to enhance and accelerate her development. Olivia's mom is terrified that if Trumpcare passes, her daughter may not be able to receive these services, which help her remain healthy and make it possible for her to reach critical developmental milestones. Republicans like to call Obamacare a failed disaster.…”