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On the recordNovember 13, 2013
200,000 people who have coverage and have pre-existing conditions have lost it under catastrophic plans that have been dropped throughout States because they don't meet the minimum requirements under this law.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the negative impact of new healthcare laws on individuals with pre-existing conditions.

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