the beginning of this month marked the start of open enrollment for healthcare. As Oregonians have started to select their plans, constituents of mine have been writing in. They are seeing plans that are hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars more. Without subsidies, David from Bend's monthly health insurance costs will go from $50 to $600 or $700 a month, which would put healthcare out of reach for him. Annie, also from Bend, shared with me her costs could jump to almost $1,700 per month. There are countless more stories like these, Mr. Speaker, and that is unacceptable. No family should have to choose between getting the care they need and putting food on the table. Mr. Speaker, I will keep fighting to protect healthcare, lower costs, and make life easier for my constituents.
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Addressing the impact of rising healthcare costs during open enrollment in Oregon.
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