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Jahana Hayes: “Under the ACA, older adults' uninsured rate has dropped by…”

Featuring: Jahana Hayes, Democratic | U.S. House, Connecticut, District 5

'Makes Health Care Less Accessible For Our Most At-Risk': Jahana Hayes Blast GOP Proposed Bill

Published July 3, 2023 | Video Starts at 00:28

As of January 2023, a record 16.3 million people, including older americans, were insured under the Affordable Care act, according to the center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Under the ACA, older adults' uninsured rate has dropped by one third. a factor, a key indicator their health and wellness have improved. Further, they are now protected from coverage exclusions and cost increases due to preexisting condition. (00:28–00:39)

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Asserts that the uninsured rate for older adults has dropped by one third under the ACA.

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“As of January 2023, a record 16.3 million people, including older Americans, were insured under the Affordable Care Act, according to the…”
'Makes Health Care Less Accessible For Our Most At-Risk': Jahana Hayes Blast GOP Proposed Bill | Uploaded July 3, 2023 | 00:16-00:29
“In 2019, people ages 55 to 64 had the lowest uninsured rate among non-elderly adults.”
'Makes Health Care Less Accessible For Our Most At-Risk': Jahana Hayes Blast GOP Proposed Bill | Uploaded July 3, 2023 | 00:45-00:55
“Republicans have been pushing these efforts [individual coverage, health reimbursement arrangements, and association health plans] for…”
'Makes Health Care Less Accessible For Our Most At-Risk': Jahana Hayes Blast GOP Proposed Bill | Uploaded July 3, 2023 | 01:21-01:29
“In its final rule, adopted in 2018 by the Trump administration, the Department of Labor acknowledged as much, noting the AHPS could, quote…”
'Makes Health Care Less Accessible For Our Most At-Risk': Jahana Hayes Blast GOP Proposed Bill | Uploaded July 3, 2023 | 01:28-01:55
“For decades, independent experts at the American Academy of Actuaries and the Congressional Budget Office have repeatedly found premiums for…”
'Makes Health Care Less Accessible For Our Most At-Risk': Jahana Hayes Blast GOP Proposed Bill | Uploaded July 3, 2023 | 02:00-02:13
“The bill has only superficial protections from discrimination based on health status and is entirely silent on discrimination in pricing…”
'Makes Health Care Less Accessible For Our Most At-Risk': Jahana Hayes Blast GOP Proposed Bill | Uploaded July 3, 2023 | 02:13-02:24
“My amendment requires the Department of Labor to certify that the bill would not raise premiums for older Americans before taking effect.”
'Makes Health Care Less Accessible For Our Most At-Risk': Jahana Hayes Blast GOP Proposed Bill | Uploaded July 3, 2023 | 02:34-02:41
“The ACA expanded Medicare for low income Americans and protected coverage to people with preexisting conditions.”
'Makes Health Care Less Accessible For Our Most At-Risk': Jahana Hayes Blast GOP Proposed Bill | Uploaded July 3, 2023 | 09:01-09:08
“We want to make sure we continue that tradition and make sure that the Choice Arrangement act will not go into effect until the secretary of…”
'Makes Health Care Less Accessible For Our Most At-Risk': Jahana Hayes Blast GOP Proposed Bill | Uploaded July 3, 2023 | 09:07-09:21