Lynn C. Woolsey: “as we once again celebrate Cover the Uninsured Week, I rise to support a sensible legislative proposal that will do just…”

“as we once again celebrate Cover the Uninsured Week, I rise to support a sensible legislative proposal that will do just that: Cover the Uninsured. I know that I've heard from constituents who wish they had the opportunity to purchase the same kind of high quality health insurance that we enjoy as Federal Employees. And they are right. The Federal Employee Health Benefits Program is an excellent model for effective health care coverage. That's why I rise to proudly support the Kind-Andrews Substitute, which would give small businesses and their employees the opportunity to purchase coverage similar to ours. The Small Employer Health Benefits Program created by this substitute would not ask employees to sacrifice the guaranteed coverage and protections provided by State law. Small businesses and their employees would have real health coverage that provides them with access to the care they need--not sham insurance that serves only those who are healthy. We've talked a great deal about how to expand health coverage to the uninsured this week, and I urge my colleagues to support their words with action by supporting this sensible substitute.”