Political Quotes

“At this time, I insert into the Record the benefits of health care reform in the 18th District of Pennsylvania. Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in the 18th Congressional District of Pennsylvania Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, Democratic Staff Report, July 2013 The landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA) began delivering important new benefits and protections to tens of millions of American families almost immediately after it was signed into law by President Obama. But the largest benefits of the law will become available to consumers on October 1, 2013, when health insurance marketplaces open in all 50 states. These marketplaces will offer individuals, families, and small businesses an efficient, transparent one-stop shop to compare health insurance policies, receive financial assistance, and sign up for high-quality, affordable, and secure insurance coverage. This fact sheet summarizes new data on the significant benefits of the health care reform law in Rep. Murphy's district. It also provides the first picture of the impacts of the law in districts redrawn or newly created following the 2010 Census. As a result of the law: 3,800 young adults in the district now have health insurance through their parents' plan. More than 15,300 seniors in the district received prescription drug discounts worth $23.1 million, an average discount of $620 per person in 2011, $800 in 2012, and $730 thus far in 2013.…”