"OBAMACARE!" WHAT'S AT URGENT STAKE? From Congressman George Miller

Posted:  18 Aug 13

On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 12:39 PM, Rep. George Miller <CA11GMima@mail.house.gov> wrote:

Dear Friend,

Have you ever wondered what would actually happen if Congress repealed the Affordable Care Act, the historic health law sometimes referred to as Obamacare?

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, here's what's at stake for East Bay families if Republicans in Congress succeeded in their effort to repeal the law:

1. 6.6 Million Young Adults Lose Coverage Through Parents' Plans: 6.6 million young adults, including 3.1 million who were previously uninsured, would lose the option of staying on their parents' health plans if the health care law were repealed.
2. 129 Million Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Lose Security: Up to 129 million Americans, including 17 million children, would lose the security of knowing they cannot be denied coverage or charged more due to a pre-existing condition, like cancer or even asthma, starting in 2014.
3. 34.1 Million People with Medicare Pay More for Preventative Care: 34.1 million seniors and people with disabilities would pay more for preventative care like mammograms and colonoscopies.
4. 105 Million Americans Could Face Lifetime Limits on Health Insurance Again: Insurance companies would be allowed to return to their practice of lifetime dollar limits on your care. 

But that's not all. For a complete list of the serious consequences from repealing this important law, visit my website here.

• And most importantly, I want to hear from you: tell me how this law has already helped you or your family.
• And click here to see how it's already helping families in Contra Costa County.

Thank you,

GEORGE MILLER
Member of Congress
GeorgeMiller.house.gov