Health Care
Congresswoman Sanchez is a firm believer that every American, and particularly every child, should have access to quality medical care. She was a proud supporter the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization bill, which was signed into law by President Obama on February 4, 2009. The SCHIP law will preserve healthcare for the 7 million children who are currently covered by SCHIP and extend coverage to an additional 4 million uninsured children who have been eligible for, but not enrolled in, SCHIP and Medicaid.
Congresswoman Sanchez is a strong supporter of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which was signed into law in 2010 by President Obama. Congresswoman Sanchez believes that the ACA delivers affordable and quality care to every American and she will continue to work to preserve health care reform. In early 2014, Congresswoman Sanchez launched Enroll OC, connecting Orange County residents with certified, in person bilingual health insurance enrollment services. In the first Covered California enrollment period, Enroll OC helped more than 2,000 people enroll in health insurance, contributing to the County’s unexpected success. After the first enrollment period, Congresswoman Sanchez followed up Enroll OC with Know Your Benefits bilingual workshops aimed at directly connecting newly insured Orange County residents with their healthcare benefits.
Medicaid
Congresswoman Sanchez is a strong supporter of adequate funding for the Medicaid program. Over 55 million Americans, predominantly those who are lower income or have disabilities, rely on Medicaid for their health care coverage. Congresswoman Sanchez supported the Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 which became law nearly 3 years ago, and which supports the continuation of health care access for beneficiaries but also prevents a devastating loss of funding to states, public hospitals, and local schools.
Medicare
Millions of senior citizens depend on Medicare+Choice (M+C) plans for health care. Reducing payments to Medicare providers does not take into consideration a disproportionate increase in the cost of health care. Representative Sanchez opposes any further cuts in the payments to Medicare providers and supports restoring Medicare funding. She recognizes the importance of bipartisan support for efforts to recalibrate the payments for M+C plans.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), founder and co-chair of the Women in the Military Caucus, released the following statement recognizing Women’s History Month, which is celebrated each year during March.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) announced the names of the twelve women she will honor as “Women of the Year” from California’s 46th Congressional District. Each year in celebration of Women’s History Month, Rep. Sanchez recognizes the extraordinary and inspiring work of women in the 46th District.
The “Women of the Year” will be honored by Rep. Sanchez at a legislative briefing at the Delhi Center on April 7th, 2016. Rep. Sanchez is celebrating and honoring these remarkable women in the following categories:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement commemorating National Cancer Prevention Month:
“Cancer is a devastating disease which has caused so much suffering, torn apart families and ended far too many lives.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement after California officials announced that the leaking natural gas well near Porter Ranch has been permanently sealed and taken out of service:
“I am pleased to hear that the natural gas leak at the Aliso Canyon Storage Facility has finally been sealed. Over the last four months, this natural gas leak has displaced and compromised the health of thousands of Porter Ranch families.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), senior member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement in response to the release of the President’s FY17 budget proposal:
“President Obama’s FY17 budget proposal smartly invests in America’s future by building on and accelerating a bold and innovative path of progress towards long-term prosperity, economic mobility, national security, and global leadership.