Kelly Troutner, Director of at AFT Nurses and Health Professionals, has reached out with concerns over what could happen to health care with the new Congress and president. Threats to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and cut Medicaid and Medicare are considered real and could affect our members and our patients; as well as hospital, state, and municipal budgets.
Kelly has asked our help in providing stories from members about how changes could affect them, their families, and their patients. These stories need not be polished, everything helps, including just a few lines expressing concerns. They will be used to advocate for quality, affordable health care.
Could you reach out our healthcare members and ask their help?
Responses can be sent to me at Jbrady@aftct.org if you like.
Some of the concerns are:
People with pre-existing conditions could be unable to get insurance. (high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, etc.)
Life time maximums could return.
18-26 year olds might not be covered.
Wellness visits may no longer be covered.
The “Donut Hole” for senior's prescription coverage could return.
Emergency rooms could once again fill again with the uninsured, affecting hospital bottom lines.
I want to thank you in advance for your help and wish you and all our members a healthy and happy New Year.
In solidarity,
John
John Brady RN
AFT Connecticut Executive Vice President