Mike Thompson: “I have worked for access to quality, affordable health care from day one of my very first campaign, and every day since.…”

“I have worked for access to quality, affordable health care from day one of my very first campaign, and every day since. Today, with passage of this bill, we will be closer to that important goal than ever before. When the President signs this bill into law, insurance companies won't be able to drop your coverage if you get sick. Kids won't be denied coverage because of preexisting conditions. Young adults will be able to stay on their parents' policy until they are 26. Small business owners will be eligible for a tax credit. Seniors will see the Medicare doughnut hole start to close, and preventive care will be covered without copay. The bill is paid for and will reduce our debt. In my district, 63,000 uninsured residents will have access to coverage, and it will save my district $70 million in uncompensated care costs. This bill is a great start toward health care reform and will help millions of Americans afford quality health care.”