Health insurance companies

“Hold pharmaceutical and insurance companies accountable”

“She outlined her plans to take on insurance companies and Big Pharma, protect rural hospitals, suspend gas and diesel taxes, and stop data centers from passing their costs onto families.”

“Take on the insurance and utility companies that are overcharging us.”

“In the Senate, I’ll take on the insurance companies and the DC insiders and fight every day to make life more affordable for North Carolina families.”

“I’m ready to go to Washington to work with anyone I can to take on health insurance companies that are crushing working families with hidden fees and denied claims, make health care cost less and reverse the devastating cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.”

“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.”

“In the Senate, he would support and cosponsor the Medicare for All Act, take on Big Pharma and the insurance companies, and save working people money.”

“He is running for Senate to stand up to insurance companies and their army of lawyers and lobbyists that indiscriminately deny coverage while reaping record profits. He will work to hold insurance companies and big pharmaceutical companies accountable for soaring prices and diminishing care, and he will fight to restore the ACA premium credits Republicans ended.”

“That’s why he’s fighting to lower health care costs by taking on Big Pharma and insurance companies that put profits ahead of patients.”

“Held health insurance companies accountable by cracking down on surprise billings for emergency care and banning insurance companies from steering patients to hospitals that overcharge for services.”

“Secondly, I think that we can put guardrails on insurance. I mean, insurance rates are skyrocketing. I’m someone that believes that doctors should be deciding care, not insurance companies.”

“In the richest country on Earth, no one should have to question whether or not they’ll be able to access lifesaving medications because their local pharmacy has closed. In the U.S. Senate, I will fight for full reimbursements, to put guardrails on insurance companies, and for PBM reform because right now, Iowans are suffering while the pharmaceutical industry rakes in billions”

“Crack down on excessive premium increases and surprise medical bills.”

“It gives tax credits to working people. Bans insurance companies from sending you big bills you don’t expect. And makes sure you actually get what you pay for.”

“Held health insurance companies accountable by cracking down on surprise billings for emergency care and banning insurance companies from steering patients to hospitals that overcharge for services.”

“Lower insurance premiums and cap excessive insurance company profits.”

“Crack down on excessive premium increases and surprise medical bills.”

“Governor Janet Mills, Senate President Troy Jackson, and Speaker of the House Sara Gideon today announced legislation to improve private health insurance for Maine people and small businesses. LD 2007, The Made for Maine Health Coverage Act, would make some of the most common medical visits free or less costly, simplify shopping for a plan, leverage federal funds to help make premiums more affordable for small businesses, and put Maine in the driver’s seat to ensure that all Maine people have clear choices for their coverage.”

“Legislative Democrats also also passed the Made for Maine Coverage Act – championed by Speaker Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, and Senate President Jackson, D-Allagash — which increases access to no-cost primary care visits, introduces standardized health plans so consumers can shop for the best price and coverage options and saves Mainers money by putting Maine in control of its health care marketplace rather than the federal government.”

“It gives tax credits to working people. Bans insurance companies from sending you big bills you don’t expect. And makes sure you actually get what you pay for.”

“Secondly, I think that we can put guardrails on insurance. I mean, insurance rates are skyrocketing. I’m someone that believes that doctors should be deciding care, not insurance companies.”

“This new legislative action by Governor Mills, Senate President Troy Jackson, and House Speaker Sara Gideon comes after the three teamed up last year to spearhead into law LD 1, which codified into State law critical Affordable Care Act protections in the state’s regulated markets, such as guaranteed coverage for pre-existing conditions, a ban on lifetime and annual caps on coverage and allowing young adults up to age 26 to remain on their parents’ insurance, as well as coverage for essential health services such as ambulance services, prescription drugs, and pediatric care.”

“On Monday, Governor-elect Janet Mills, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, and House Speaker Sara Gideon, D-Freeport announced the first bill of the 129th Legislature: LD 1, “An Act to Protect Health Care Coverage for Maine families.” The bill, introduced by President Jackson, seeks to require insurance companies to include basic patient protections in health care plans offered in Maine.”

“Last week, I filed legislation to make sure Maine law covers patient protections included in the ACA. If the ACA goes away, Mainers can rest assured that the patient protections will remain. This means no insurance company can discriminate against Mainers with preexisting conditions. This means essential health benefits, such as ambulance services, prescription drugs and pediatric care, will still be covered. This means young adults can remain on their parents’ health insurance plans until age 26.”

“Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to limit short-term “junk insurance” plans received a public hearing before the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee on Thursday.”

“Health insurance companies shouldn’t be able to trick Mainers into purchasing these cheap, faulty plans. They shouldn’t be able to sell Mainers a bill of goods only to pull the rug out from underneath them in a health crisis”

“He also voted against a measure that would have allowed “junk insurance” plans to be sold in the state, efforts to undermine access to reproductive health care and a proposal considered by health care professionals to be medically dangerous and, in some cases, life-threatening.”

“Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, and members of the Senate Democratic Caucus soundly rejected legislation to bring back junk insurance health plans in a vote of 22-13 on Thursday.”

“Mainers expect their health insurance plans to cover their basic needs and be there when they are sick or injured. It’s why my colleagues and I championed legislation to put strict limits on short-term health insurance plans, otherwise known as junk insurance plans, last session”

“Governor Janet Mills, Senate President Troy Jackson, and Speaker of the House Sara Gideon today announced legislation to improve private health insurance for Maine people and small businesses. LD 2007, The Made for Maine Health Coverage Act, would make some of the most common medical visits free or less costly, simplify shopping for a plan, leverage federal funds to help make premiums more affordable for small businesses, and put Maine in the driver’s seat to ensure that all Maine people have clear choices for their coverage.”

“Legislative Democrats also also passed the Made for Maine Coverage Act – championed by Speaker Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, and Senate President Jackson, D-Allagash — which increases access to no-cost primary care visits, introduces standardized health plans so consumers can shop for the best price and coverage options and saves Mainers money by putting Maine in control of its health care marketplace rather than the federal government.”

“We are being nickeled and dimed by corporations who exist specifically to hold our healthcare dollars and pay out as little as possible. We can do so much better than that. The amount of money that you end up paying under Medicare for All is substantially lower.”