PORTSMOUTH, NH – Stefany Shaheen, a health care advocate and candidate for Congress in New Hampshire’s First District, called out Republicans in Congress for refusing again to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that make health care affordable for families. Today, Republicans in the U.S. Senate killed a three year extension of the ACA credits. House Republicans haven’t even held a vote.
“House Republicans chose tax breaks for billionaires over health care for working people. Their tax bill this summer cost 100 times more than extending the health care tax credits for families next year. Now, thousands of Granite Staters and millions of Americans – who are getting hammered by rising costs – are going to face even higher health care costs as a result,” said Stefany Shaheen. “Many families will be unable to afford insurance at all next year. Think about what that means when someone gets sick. No visit to the doctor. Instead, when things get worse, it’s a trip to the emergency room. This is unacceptable.”
Shaheen believes there is more to do – in addition to extending the tax credits – to reduce costs and improve health care for Granite States.
Last month, she laid out immediate actions she’d take as a member of Congress to improve health care and make it more affordable. Break up the Wall Street monopolies buying up hospitals, doctor’s offices, pharmacies and taking over the entire health care system. Stop big pharma from ripping off Americans by charging them more for drugs than people in other countries. And prevent AI from coming between people and their doctors in response to the Trump Administration’s plan to launch a program where AI would decide on coverage and care for Medicare patients.
“Improving health care has been the cause of my life following my daughter Elle’s diagnosis with type 1 diabetes. I’ve had to fight tooth and nail with insurance companies to get her the care and medication she needs. It shouldn’t be as hard Republicans in Congress are making it for families to be able to afford health care. We’re going to change that,” added Shaheen.