Access to health care
Whether people can get and keep the care they need, wherever they live, including how far they must travel and how long they wait.
What they call for
DemocratsRepublicans9 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.
Expand access to health care
8 members“She’s fought for safer schools, access to affordable healthcare and to restore a woman’s right to make healthcare decisions about her own body.”View on their website ↗
“In the Senate, she’ll fight for every family to have the chance to raise their kids in safety and with dignity, with access to affordable health care, quality public schools, and economic security.”View on their website ↗
“Reverse Medicaid cuts and expand coverage in South Carolina.”View on their website ↗
“Expanding Healthcare Access”View on their website ↗
“Ohioans shouldn’t have to choose between paying for health care or groceries, and I’ll fight to ensure all families have access to affordable care.”View on their website ↗
“As governor of North Carolina, Roy has fought for good-paying jobs, strong public schools, access to quality, affordable health care, and a safer and more just North Carolina.”View on their website ↗
“In North Carolina we actually brought Democrats and Republicans together to make health care more affordable and accessible, and I’ll bring that same common sense to the U.S. Senate so that we can get real results for people just trying to get by.”View on their website ↗
“During her career, Peggy has won tough battles to fund and expand access to care.”View on their website ↗
“Peggy believes healthcare is a human right and will fight for Medicare for All, ensuring providers, clinics, and hospitals have the resources to give people the care they deserve. She knows we need to consider the impact on workers across the board as we make this change. Until that plan passes, Peggy will fight hard to expand access to care and rein in insurance company greed.”View on their website ↗
“President Jackson also sponsored legislation to rein in the high cost of prescription drugs and improve access to affordable health care.”View on their website ↗
“In Augusta, Troy has emerged as a health care champion, spearheading legislation to lower the cost of prescription drugs, increase access to care and fund rural hospitals.”View on their website ↗
“Fifth-generation logger, former Maine Senate President, and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Troy Jackson hit the airwaves yesterday, joining local news stations across the state to discuss his plan to make life more affordable for working-class people by protecting Social Security, expanding access to health care,and lowering the cost of prescription drugs.”View on their website ↗
“Whether it’s the criminally high costs of prescription drugs or crushing insurance premiums, Senate Democrats have been steadfast in their commitment to make health care accessible and affordable for all Maine people.”View on their website ↗
“A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to create a new independent, nonpartisan agency to rein in health care spending and improve access to quality care, became law without the governor’s signature on Thursday.”View on their website ↗
“I believe that everyone should have access to health care, and we’re all better off when people can see a primary care physician, get preventative care, be able to provide for their families.”View on their website ↗
“In the U.S. Senate Pappas will keep fighting to lower costs, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and ensure every Granite Stater can get the care they need.”View on their website ↗
“We can create opportunities for people to get access to affordable housing, to expand access to health care, to make sure our small business climate is healthy and successful.”View on their website ↗
“Stop the war. Lower gas prices. Build more homes. Expand access to health care. Restore the cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act that went through last year.”View on their website ↗
“That is why Chris has fought throughout his career to lower costs and increase access to quality, affordable health care.”View on their website ↗
“While serving on the New Hampshire Executive Council, Chris voted to expand Medicaid to over 50,000 people, increasing access to affordable health care and expanding addiction and recovery treatment for Granite Staters.”View on their website ↗
“We can’t afford more rural health care closures – not in the only state with a growing cancer rate. I believe health care is a human right, and every Iowan deserves accessible and affordable care. That’s what I’ll fight for when I’m Iowa’s next Senator.”View on their website ↗
“In the U.S. Senate, he will fight to strengthen our unions, protect collective bargaining rights, cut taxes for the middle class, and ensure every Iowan has access to affordable health care and housing.”View on their website ↗
“I know firsthand the importance of affordable health care, which is why, as Iowa’s next U.S. Senator, I’ll never stop fighting to ensure every Iowan is able to get the care they need, and will work tirelessly to ensure every Iowan has access to affordable health care.”View on their website ↗
“If I’m able to get up to the U.S. Senate, I want to ensure that every Iowan, every American has access to affordable healthcare, and that we actually put the resources into addressing this cancer crisis because as you all know, far too many Iowans and far too many Americans are struggling”View on their website ↗
“In the U.S. Senate, Josh will continue to fight for affordable and accessible healthcare and clean water for all Iowans.”View on their website ↗
“While Hinson voted against capping the cost of prescription drugs for Iowa seniors and accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars from the pharmaceutical industry, Josh is committed to lowering the cost of life-saving prescription drugs and making health care more accessible.”View on their website ↗
“When I’m in Washington, I’ll never stop fighting for affordable and accessible health care for all, because I know health care is a human right.”View on their website ↗
“Addressing Iowa’s cancer crisis is personal to Josh, and he is laser-focused on putting an end to Iowa’s rising cancer rate, investing in research, holding cancer-causing chemical companies accountable, and ensuring Iowans can access the care they need.”View on their website ↗
“Fight for affordable and accessible health care for every Iowan battling cancer.”View on their website ↗
Protect people's health care from cuts
5 members“Reverse Medicaid cuts and expand coverage in South Carolina.”View on their website ↗
“Reverse cuts that leave people without health insurance or unable to afford the coverage they have. North Carolina saw the largest drop of any state in Affordable Care Act enrollment. Reinstate the ACA tax credits and reverse Medicaid cuts. This will help lower costs for everyone’s premiums, including people who get their health insurance through an employer.”View on their website ↗
“I’m standing up to big pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs, taking on extreme politicians who want to take away coverage, and working to cut red tape so small businesses can afford a plan. I’ll keep working to build a health care system that puts Granite Staters first.”View on their website ↗
“Pappas will fight for affordable health care and to reverse the Trump Administration’s cuts to health care that are raising premiums and causing millions to lose their insurance.”View on their website ↗
“Chris Pappas is running for Senate to protect Granite Staters’ health care access and hard-earned benefits, stand up to corruption and special interests, and fight every day to make life more affordable for New Hampshire families.”View on their website ↗
“Unfortunately, we’re seeing impacts of pretty devastating cuts in Washington … And I think we shouldn’t accept it. We need to continue to fight back against that and be moving in a direction of making sure people get the right care and that it’s affordable. And we’re all better off as a society when that happens”View on their website ↗
“In the Senate, he’ll protect Texans’ health insurance and Medicaid, lower drug costs and medical debt, and end Texas’ maternal mortality crisis.”View on their website ↗
“Protect health coverage and lower premiums: Protect and improve the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and reverse the Trump Administration’s dangerous cuts to the ACA enhanced tax credits, Medicare, and Medicaid that will kick 15 million Americans off their insurance and raise premiums for millions more.”View on their website ↗
“I believe health care is a human right, and there are far too many barriers to accessible and affordable health care for all Iowans, but especially those in the rural communities. In the only state with a growing cancer rate, we should be doing everything we can to make our state healthier, not further cut access to health care for the most vulnerable”View on their website ↗
Bring care closer to home wherever people live
4 members“Your ability to access affordable health care should not depend on your zip code or your county”View on their website ↗
“It’s simple – all Mainers deserve access to health care no matter where they live”View on their website ↗
“Mainers aren’t asking for too much when it comes to health care. They shouldn’t be forced into bankruptcy by the cost of their prescriptions, and they shouldn’t have to travel two hours both ways to see a doctor”View on their website ↗
“All Mainers deserve the same access to health care regardless of where you live.”View on their website ↗
“Chris believes that quality health care should be affordable and available for every American. Granite Staters shouldn’t be forced to travel hours to see a doctor, only to leave with a bill they can’t afford. Treatment plans should be determined by your doctor, not an insurance company thousands of miles away. And no one should be forced to ration lifesaving medications to pay their bills.”View on their website ↗
“Chris is also fighting to expand access to telehealth, cut red tape for small businesses and families seeking coverage, and ensure veterans receive the care they’ve earned.”View on their website ↗
“Where you live should not decide if you live.”View on their website ↗
Keep local hospitals and clinics open
2 members“In Augusta, Troy has emerged as a health care champion, spearheading legislation to lower the cost of prescription drugs, increase access to care and fund rural hospitals.”View on their website ↗
“We can’t afford more rural health care closures – not in the only state with a growing cancer rate. I believe health care is a human right, and every Iowan deserves accessible and affordable care. That’s what I’ll fight for when I’m Iowa’s next Senator.”View on their website ↗
Make sure clinics and hospitals have the staff and resources they need
2 members“Peggy believes healthcare is a human right and will fight for Medicare for All, ensuring providers, clinics, and hospitals have the resources to give people the care they deserve. She knows we need to consider the impact on workers across the board as we make this change. Until that plan passes, Peggy will fight hard to expand access to care and rein in insurance company greed.”View on their website ↗
“In Augusta, Troy has emerged as a health care champion, spearheading legislation to lower the cost of prescription drugs, increase access to care and fund rural hospitals.”View on their website ↗
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