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.”

“Restoring competition and unrigging our economy is existential for our country. We need to fight back against big oil to protect our environment. We need to go toe-to-toe with big tech to protect our privacy, our kids’ mental health, and our small business owners. And we need to take on big pharma and big insurance companies to make sure every American has access to high quality and affordable health care.”

“Hold insurance companies accountable for driving up prices. Hold insurance companies accountable by lowering premiums and eliminating surprise bills, hidden fees, and denials that put profits over patients.”

“Lower the cost of drugs and healthcare premiums by holding Big Pharma and insurance companies accountable and creating a public option for health insurance”

“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.”

“Like restoring Medicaid cuts, taking on insurance companies overcharging you, and ending the tariffs that are raising our costs.”

“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.”

“End the influence of private insurance companies”

“I believe healthcare is a human right, not a privilege. I'll fight for Medicare for All, cancel medical debt, and take on insurers and Big Pharma so every family can afford care.”

“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.”

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

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

“Hold insurance companies accountable for driving up prices. Hold insurance companies accountable by lowering premiums and eliminating surprise bills, hidden fees, and denials that put profits over patients.”

“With Medicare as a choice, everyone will have a guaranteed affordable option. Large corporate health care companies such as Wellmark or UnitedHealth will have to compete with a reasonably-priced option and can no longer price-gouge Iowans – which will bring down premiums for everyone through greater competition.”

“Lower the cost of drugs and healthcare premiums by holding Big Pharma and insurance companies accountable and creating a public option for health insurance”

“Cap premiums and out-of-pocket costs—It shouldn’t matter where you get your insurance—public or private; everyone deserves affordable care.”

“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.”

“All Americans deserve quality insurance they can afford to use.”

“But we need to do more, like lowering prescription drug costs, expanding coverage, and lowering premiums so more Americans can be insured. We need a Congress that will stand up to the pharmaceutical and insurance industry lobbyists who are blocking progress.”

“Scott will also bring his state-level work to force insurance companies to cover more health care more affordably, including mental health care, to the federal level.”

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

“Ending Surprise Medical Bills: Strengthen laws to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges and junk insurance plans.”

“Hold insurance companies accountable for driving up prices. Hold insurance companies accountable by lowering premiums and eliminating surprise bills, hidden fees, and denials that put profits over patients.”

“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.”

“Hold big insurers accountable—ending surprise billing and capping out-of-pocket costs.”

“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.”

“Hold insurance companies accountable for driving up prices. Hold insurance companies accountable by lowering premiums and eliminating surprise bills, hidden fees, and denials that put profits over patients.”

“Reform the insurance system so that when people pay for insurance, they can expect to be protected when something happens – from healthcare to flooding.”

“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.”

“Pass legislation requiring insurers to fairly and promptly reimburse rural hospitals, cutting the enormous administrative costs of fighting endless denials”

“No more insurance company greed, no more denying care for profit, no more tying your healthcare to your job, and no more bankrupting families over medical bills.”

“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.”

“Reform and reduce administrative overhead and cut waste in the insurance industry”

“We also need price transparency requirements for medical procedures so people know exactly what they’re paying, caps on out-of-pocket expenses, reforms to reduce administrative overhead and waste in the insurance system, and fight for a public option in healthcare so everyone can afford care.”

“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.”

“Pass legislation requiring insurers to fairly and promptly reimburse rural hospitals, cutting the enormous administrative costs of fighting endless denials”

“Cut the complexity of care for patients and providers by standardizing insurance paperwork and billing requirements, and modernizing the Prior Authorization process.”

“Working families shouldn’t need a law degree to figure out whether they’re covered or what something will cost. A healthcare system that makes people afraid to seek care isn’t working. It’s failing the very people it’s supposed to protect.”

“In my role as a state Representative, I passed laws expanding access to health coverage and preventive care, including insurance reforms and protections for essential screenings.”

“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.”

“Protect and expand telehealth access and require meaningful insurance coverage so rural Coloradans can see specialists and other providers without traveling hours for routine appointments”

“Scott will also bring his state-level work to force insurance companies to cover more health care more affordably, including mental health care, to the federal level.”

“We also need price transparency requirements for medical procedures so people know exactly what they’re paying, caps on out-of-pocket expenses, reforms to reduce administrative overhead and waste in the insurance system, and fight for a public option in healthcare so everyone can afford care.”

“Cap premiums and out-of-pocket costs—It shouldn’t matter where you get your insurance—public or private; everyone deserves affordable care.”

“Hold big insurers accountable—ending surprise billing and capping out-of-pocket costs.”

“Ending Surprise Medical Bills: Strengthen laws to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges and junk insurance plans.”

“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”

“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.”

“Our system of private health insurance is broken, and it leaves too many of us paying too much for bad health coverage.”