Health Care
As a sitting Member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, I am at the forefront of debates surrounding health care policy. People across western and central Wisconsin have shared with me for years their concerns with our current health care system. Our economy continues to suffer as Wisconsin families fall further into debt due to rising health care costs. Comprehensive health care reform could not wait and I was glad to help shape and support the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010. As part of health care reform, I was committed to making sure that we fixed what’s broken in the health care system and strengthened what’s working. For 46 years, Medicare has provided critical health care and financial stability for seniors and people with disabilities – and it’s working for seniors in western Wisconsin.
Legislative Successes:
- Part of the health care reform bill included provisions from legislation I authored. The provisions move the Medicare system from one that pays for the quantity of services provided to one that is quality-based and addresses the long-term sustainability of the program.
- This year, I partnered with Chairman Ryan to include access to Medicare data for Qualified Entities in the SGR repeal and replace bill that was signed into law.
- This Congress, I introduced bipartisan legislation that seeks to improve the health and lives of our children, our families, and our seniors.
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Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This legislation will lower health care and prescription drug costs for families, make investments to tackle climate change, and create jobs all while combating inflation and reducing the deficit.
Washington, DC – Last week, Rep. Ron Kind joined fellow New Democrat Coalition members in sending a letter to Congressional leadership calling for urgent action on a budget reconciliation bill that extends the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and closes the Medicaid coverage gap. Rep. Kind helped secure the ACA subsidies in the American Rescue Plan, which was passed and signed into law last year.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan Affordable Insulin Now Act to cap out-of-pocket costs for insulin at no more than $35 per month. This legislation will help ensure vital and affordable access to life-saving medication for the millions of Americans who rely on insulin to maintain their health and well-being.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan omnibus appropriations package, a legislative measure to fund the federal government for the fiscal year. Additionally, Rep. Kind applauded the inclusion of funding in the package for five Community Projects in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. These projects will deliver over $11 million in federal funds to Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan Honoring our PACT Act. This legislation will broaden the definition of toxic exposure, expand access to comprehensive health care services for potentially as many as 3.5 million veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits, and strengthen benefits for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during their service.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind is encouraging Wisconsinites to take advantage of the Open Enrollment period as December 15 is the last day to sign up for health care coverage that begins on January 1, 2022.
La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that he joined 62 of his colleagues in sending a letter to Chair Brenda Mallory of the Council on Environmental Quality urging U.S. agencies to avoid purchasing products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These harmful forever chemicals have been linked to serious health and environmental risks.
Washington, DC — Today, Rep. Ron Kind is reminding Wisconsinites that the Medicare Open Enrollment period ends on December 7, 2021. Wisconsin seniors can sign up for Medicare coverage or make changes to their current health care plans by visiting Medicare.gov.
La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that rural health providers in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District are set to receive over $28.4 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payments through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the Build Back Better Act. This historic legislation will create millions of good-paying jobs, lower everyday costs for working families, and rebuild the middle-class backbone of our nation – all without adding to our deficit.