Rashida Tlaib on Health Care

Medicare-for-All: healthcare is a right, not a privilege

ObamaCare was step in direction toward universal healthcare

Rashida Tlaib: I strongly believe in universal healthcare for all. The Affordable Care Act was a step in the right direction, but people are still paying outrageous prices, driven by insurance companies, for healthcare. No one should have to go into debt to for medication and lifesaving procedures. A society in which everyone has access to healthcare coverage will result in a drastic improvement in quality of life for those facing chronic health conditions, women, and children. We should be increasing funds available to support maternal and child health, and I support paid family and sick leave for all.

Require insurers to treat autism like other conditions

• terminate coverage or refuse to deliver coverage solely because an individual is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
• limit the number of visits an insured person may use for treatment of autism spectrum disorders
• deny or limit coverage on the basis that treatment is educational or habilitative in nature.
• subject coverage under this section to dollar limits, copays, deductibles, or coinsurance provisions that do not apply to physical illness.

Legislative Outcome:Rep. Tlaib voted YEA; passed Senate 29-9-0, March 13; passed House 91-19-0, March 29; became law without governor's signature, April 19.

Keep ObamaCare, according to PVS survey.

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