Dear Colleague on Continuing the Fight to Protect Our Care

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Dear Democratic Colleague,

As we continue the fight to Protect Our Care, thank you for your leadership and for being active during this work period.  Republicans continue to struggle in their efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.  As always, we extend the hand of friendship and are ready to work with Republicans to improve and update the ACA.

Right now, it is essential that the Administration recognize that the ACA is the law of the land, and that includes ensuring that Cost Sharing Reduction payments continue.  The Administration’s lack of clarity over continuing these payments has led to uncertainty in the insurance marketplaces and thus higher premiums for consumers in 2018.

In addition to the health of the American people, the health of our economy has been well-served by the ACA.  Enclosed is a report on the economic benefits of the ACA, compiled by my office working with many of the outside advocates and groups engaged in the fight to Protect Our Care.  It details how the ACA has created jobs, slowed the growth of health care costs and even reduced medical bankruptcies.  I hope this information is helpful to you.

In this 4th of July week, let us remember our Founders’ commitment to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as we fight to Protect Our Care!

best regards,