Health care costs

What families and employers pay for health care, from premiums and deductibles to out-of-pocket costs, and what drives those costs up.

What they call for

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6 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.

Lower health care costs, including premiums and out-of-pocket costs

6 members
Michael Alfonso
House · WI-7 · Republican
“Too many working families can’t afford medical care. Michael Alfonso will lower costs, increase transparency, and prioritize patients — not bureaucrats and insurers.”
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John Cowan
House · GA-11 · Republican
“Fix the problems created by Obamacare — lower premiums, expand choices, and put patients back in charge of their own care. No more band-aids. Real, lasting solutions.”
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Ryan Elijah
House · FL-7 · Republican
“The United States must continue to lead the world in medical innovation. The federal government can do more to lower healthcare costs.”
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“Ryan supports solutions that deliver affordable, patient-centered healthcare options. He also believes healthcare costs can be reduced by providing individuals with tax benefits, such as expanded Health Savings Accounts.”
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Jim Schwartzel
House · FL-19 · Republican
“He’ll fight back against outside political interest groups that threaten our environment, suppress free speech, and drive up healthcare costs.”
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Mark Teixeira
House · TX-21 · Republican
“Lower costs, expand choice, and stop Washington from controlling your healthcare decisions.”
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Jace Yarbrough
House · TX-32 · Republican
“Americans today are more likely than ever to suffer illness from additives and chemicals in our food. Nothing would help lower the cost of health care more than cutting down on the junk too many people put in their bodies and also ensuring that students once again meet the highest standards of physical fitness - not receive participation trophies.”
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Increase transparency in health care prices and costs

2 members
Michael Alfonso
House · WI-7 · Republican
“Too many working families can’t afford medical care. Michael Alfonso will lower costs, increase transparency, and prioritize patients — not bureaucrats and insurers.”
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Ryan Elijah
House · FL-7 · Republican
“Additionally, Ryan supports greater transparency in the system, including requirements for clear pricing from hospitals, insurers, and other providers.”
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