Political Quotes

“Almost 100,000 of Ohio's young adults are now able to stay on their parents' health plan. Seniors have saved almost $300 million in prescription drugs just since the passage of the health care law, with an average per beneficiary savings of $774. And up to 147,000 small businesses in Ohio are eligible for tax credits. Finally, thanks to the health law, more people in my home State and across the Nation have access to free preventive services. As I said, there are 100,000 reasons for Ohioans to like this law and oppose this amendment. There are 2 million Ohioans with private insurance who have gained preventive health services with no cost sharing. This means major illnesses may be detected earlier. It means decreasing treatment costs and human suffering over the long term. The Affordable Care Act was the most promising initiative to control health care costs in decades. The health care law is about reducing health costs for consumers and investing in more affordable preventive care for Americans. The health care law is about containing costs as we extend insurance. It means people, rather than going to the emergency room with a sick child, may go to the family doctor and receive preventive care prior to the child's ear infection becoming serious. Under the new medical loss ratio rules health insurance plans must spend at least 80 percent of premium dollars on health care costs, not executive bonuses, not other administrative expenses.…”