Political FACTs – Will There Be A New American Health Care Act?

In March 2017, Congress introduced its long-awaited plan to replace the Affordable Care Act with the American Health Care Act. Its introduction went under extensive analysis and was not well received to the point where it was pulled from a vote weeks after its introduction. In spite of its initial defeat, the White House and House Republicans have been working behind the scenes as early as April 3rd to revamp the bill to gain more votes in Congress. It is unclear what changes will be made to the original bill, but given previous analysis of the AHCA and general speculation of what revisions are possible it looks like it could cause drastic changes for our FACT community.

FACT has always been committed to providing the best services possible for our community and advocating for our community. It is crucial that we come together to advocate to protect current healthcare laws as we face the possibility of the Affordable Care Act’s repeal. You can find your representatives and senators in Congress here, take down their contact information, and take the time to call them to educate them on how the ACA has helped you and your loved ones and advise them to oppose the upcoming changes. You can also find your California representative here and contact the Governor of California here to tell them the dangers of Medicaid block grants. FACT especially encourages you to contact your representatives if they are part of the Republican party. You can read California’s Lanterman Coalition statement here for possible talking points.

Happy advocating!