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On the Issues
Health Care
I understand the frustration of the many families who have had to endure substantial increases in their health insurance premiums in the last several years. Although our nation spends over $2 trillion per year on health care, too many of our citizens do not have access to quality care. Some 47 million Americans have no health insurance whatsoever, and even those who have good coverage often fear they will lose it if they lose their job, develop a serious illness, or if rising health care premiums outstrip their ability to pay. This is simply unacceptable.
The current state of health care has led many Americans – myself included – to reiterate the need to institute universal coverage in some form. In the meantime, Congress has been working within the existing employer-based structure to extend and expand health coverage to more Americans.
I strongly support the State Children's Health Insurance Program and understand the important role it has played in providing health care to low-income children in North Carolina and around the country. I am also committed to protecting vital health initiatives like Medicare and Medicaid from devastating cuts, as the President has proposed in his budget.
From pushing for improvements in the Medicare prescription drug benefit to helping small businesses offset high costs, I will continue working to find ways to bring affordable health care within reach for all Americans.
Visit the NC Health Info website for links to health and medical resources for North Carolinians.
Related Information
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CRS Report: Medicaid Primer
CRS Report: Mental Health Parity
CRS Report: Payments to Physicians under Medicare
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