Barrett, Laning Slam Disastrous Trumpcare Bill |
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Written by Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Brandon Weathersby |
Sunday, 11 June 2017 16:39 |
Call for strengthening ACA instead, as Mike Pence to visit Milwaukee. MADISON - On a press call ahead of remarks from Vice President Mike Pence in Milwaukee, Mayor Tom Barrett and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning highlighted the disastrous effects of Trumpcare which stands to kick 23 million Americans off of their heath care insurance. "I'm surprised that the Vice President wants to come to Wisconsin to tout legislation that is designed to deny health care for 23 million Americans and give tax breaks to the wealthiest people in this nation," said Mayor Tom Barrett. "It's notable that he's not appearing at a place where you're going to find people between 50-60 who are going to be affected by this adverse - because those are the people that are really going to suffer from this action that is moving through Washington right now." If Trumpcare becomes the law of the land, it is estimated that 311,000 Wisconsin residents will lose their health care coverage. In addition, uncertainty surrounding Gov. Walker’s plans to opt-out of federal health protections could jeopardize access and increase costs for more than 850,000 Wisconsin residents with pre-existing conditions. TrumpCare contains an Age Tax - placing a greater burden on millions of Americans ages 50 – 64 by allowing insurers to charge them at least 5 times more. It also guts protections for people with pre-existing conditions, letting insurers jack up their rates as much as they want - breaking a promise Trump and many Members of Congress made. "Trumpcare will mean real harm for Americans across our nation. Average Wisconsinites will feel the impact of this bill in the doctor’s office and in their checkbook," said Chair Martha Laning. "Kicking vulnerable people off of their health care insurance isn’t the Wisconsin way. These aren't just numbers, these are real people and we need to prioritize taking care of our most vulnerable Wisconsinites." |
Last Updated on Sunday, 11 June 2017 16:55 |