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Melissa Ratcliff: “We need to increase access to affordable health insurance or…”

Featuring: Melissa Ratcliff, Democratic | Wisconsin Senate, 16th District

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Know Your Candidates: WI Assembly, District 46 - Melissa Ratcliff (D)

Published | Video Starts at 05:42

Do you think Wisconsinites have adequate access to affordable health care services, including reproductive health and abortion care? What should be the Legislature's role? Thank you. No, We need to increase access to affordable health insurance or affordable health care. Last year my son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, which means he'll need insulin for the rest of his life. And so I understand firsthand the issues that families face with health care and prescription drug prices. (05:42–05:48)

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Asserts that there is a need to increase access to affordable health insurance or health care.

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