Historic Reform for the Holidays
After many months of hard work, this morning the Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
I can't help but think how appropriate it is that we have accomplished this amid the holiday season - a time we join together with our loved ones to celebrate our families, our friends, our children and grandchildren.
This bill embodies that spirit - care for one another.
Because of this historic legislation, next holiday season 518,000 of our state's uninsured will have access to stable, affordable coverage. And 300,000 Silver State residents and 24,000 small businesses will know that tax credits to lower premiums are right around the corner.
And Nevada's 328,000 Medicare beneficiaries can rest assured, their current benefits are guaranteed and they will now be eligible for free preventive services and lower prescription drug costs.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, no insurance company will be able to deny coverage to a child because of a pre-existing condition. This aspect of health reform will take effect immediately, and not a moment too soon.
That is what this legislation achieves. And that is something we can all be thankful for.
Happiest of holidays to you and yours from Landra and me, and all the best in the New Year.
Sincerely,
Harry
Historic Reform for the Holidays
After many months of hard work, this morning the Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
I can't help but think how appropriate it is that we have accomplished this amid the holiday season - a time we join together with our loved ones to celebrate our families, our friends, our children and grandchildren.
This bill embodies that spirit - care for one another.
Because of this historic legislation, next holiday season 518,000 of our state's uninsured will have access to stable, affordable coverage. And 300,000 Silver State residents and 24,000 small businesses will know that tax credits to lower premiums are right around the corner.
And Nevada's 328,000 Medicare beneficiaries can rest assured, their current benefits are guaranteed and they will now be eligible for free preventive services and lower prescription drug costs.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, no insurance company will be able to deny coverage to a child because of a pre-existing condition. This aspect of health reform will take effect immediately, and not a moment too soon.
That is what this legislation achieves. And that is something we can all be thankful for.
Happiest of holidays to you and yours from Landra and me, and all the best in the New Year.
Sincerely,
Harry
