Annie Kuster: “I am deeply concerned about the repeal of the Affordable Care Act and what it would mean for Americans struggling with…”

“I am deeply concerned about the repeal of the Affordable Care Act and what it would mean for Americans struggling with debilitating diseases. Prior to the ACA, the struggle of a debilitating illness like Alzheimer's or cancer could be compounded because of the financial burden from lack of affordable health care. Imagine being denied necessary health care because you or a loved one suffered from a preexisting condition. These are the concerns that I am hearing from constituents across the Granite State. Take Sally from West Chesterfield. Her daughter has Crohn's disease, and she is on their family plan because she is under age 26. She will always need access to health care because of her condition, and if the Affordable Care Act is repealed and not replaced, she could lose coverage because of her preexisting condition. These concerns are all too commonplace. I agree the ACA is not perfect, and I am committed to working in a bipartisan way to ensure the law will work for all Americans. But in the meantime, the ACA is helping 22 million Americans, including 1 in every 10 Granite Staters. We should build on those successes. I urge my colleagues on the Republican side to resist the temptation to repeal the law, especially without a plan that ensures affordable coverage for all Americans. ____________________”