Political Quotes

“Today marks an important milestone in our effort to ensure access to high quality health coverage for all Americans--the implementation of the Patients Bill of Rights. As of today, no child can be denied insurance coverage because of a preexisting condition. I introduced this bill, championed it throughout health care reform, and now it offers financial and emotional security for so many families. And there is more. Young adults may remain on their parents' policy until age 26. Insurers may no longer drop coverage when someone gets sick. From now on, plans cannot set annual or lifetime limits on coverage. And new policies must include prevention and screening without copayments and consumer choice of their primary care physician. Other important provisions of health care reform are already underway. Every State now has a high-risk insurance pool. Seniors get the help of a $250 check to help with the doughnut hole, the gap in prescription coverage, and thousands of businesses are receiving relief for providing health coverage to workers and retirees. Access to meaningful coverage and these new consumer protections are improving the lives of Americans and mark a new era of high quality insurance for all Americans.”