Prioritizing Affordable Care
The cost of healthcare is a concern that resonates with every responsible citizen. From pharmaceutical policies that lead us to pay more than other countries to the alarming rise in premiums and deductibles, this issue demands our immediate attention.
During George W. Bush's presidency, the percentage of median family income spent on healthcare soared from 11% to an alarming 18%. The trend continued until the Obama years, where after the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the increase in median family income spent on healthcare slowed to a mere 2%, stabilizing at 21% by 2016. Unfortunately, after just three years of the Trump administration's efforts to undermine the ACA, the projected percentage of median family income spent on healthcare surged to 24% (23% in 2019). This alarming rise in healthcare costs underscores the pressing need for reform.
Chuck Horn's Common Sense Approach
Addressing Preexisting Conditions:
A Matter of Fairness
It's nearly unanimous that people want preexisting conditions to be covered by healthcare plans. However, fairness dictates that coverage for preexisting conditions must be accompanied by measures to prevent people from gaming the system by only obtaining insurance when they are sick. That's why an Individual Mandate is not just fair but essential – it ensures that individuals maintain insurance coverage and share in the responsibility for their healthcare. It's a matter of common sense.
A Public Option for Healthcare
Chuck Horn supports the implementation of a Public Option for healthcare. This approach aims to reduce excess profit-taking while introducing the efficiency of a Medicare-like administration system. Importantly, it doesn't force individuals to change their current employer-based or private plans. By offering an affordable individual policy, it empowers employees to seek better job opportunities, start their own businesses, and live life without the constant fear of healthcare-related financial ruin.
Are you ready to stand for Common Sense?
If you're ready to stand for common sense and support Chuck Horn's vision for accessible and affordable healthcare in Ohio, join us in our mission to address healthcare costs, protect coverage for preexisting conditions, and provide options for a healthier future.