July 30th is the 45th birthday of Medicare, the successful public health insurance for seniors and people with a disability. This birthday offers important lessons about the power of public structures to benefit individuals in communities across the state. Medicare is a great example of what states cannot do individually, but of what we can accomplish together as a nation. Click here to read more.
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Proposition C is just a distraction from the real issue: how to assure affordable health care for Missourians. Voting NO on Prop C on August 3 is a WISE CHOICE. Click here to read more.
The federal health care bills signed in March 2010 will begin to fix much of what is wrong with the current health care system. Of course, it cannot all happen at one time. Click here to read a short summary that shows when some of the important changes began and when others will take place.
If approved, HJR 48 and SJR 25 would require voter approval to amend the Constitution of Missouri. These amendments attempt to exclude Missouri from any individual mandate to purchase health insurance, which is a key provision of proposed federal health care reform. Click here to read myths and facts about these proposals.
On February 22 President Obama released his plan for comprehensive health care reform. Click here to read a summary.
The U.S. Senate health care reform proposal contains many significant improvements. Click here to read an analysis of this proposal, which will likely be the basis for reform as the process goes forward.
Click here to read a summary of the Manager’s Amendment to the U.S. Senate proprosal to reform health care.
On October 23, 2009 Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced details in H.R. 3692, the federal health care reform bill that will be brought to the House floor. This bill goes beyond previous bills to enact positive health care reform. Click here to view details.
Click here to read about median income and insurance status of individuals in each Congressional District.
Click Here to read a summary of the differences between the Senate Finance Committee Chair’s Health Reform Proposal and the House Tri-Committee Proposal.
Poverty increases substantially, the number of Uninsured Missourians continues to grow, and Missouri Families see the third largest decline in median income in the nation. Click here to read more about what the latest Census data says about Missouri.
Click here to learn the facts about what federal health care reform really means for Missouri families.
Personal stories are one of the most powerful ways to demonstrate the need for comprehensive health care reform. Please click here to learn how to share your story.
The Congress and President Obama have stated that they are committed to ensuring that federal health care reform is fully funded. Click here to learn more about proposed funding measures.
The America’s Affordable Health Choices Act would provide significant benefits to Missourians. Click here to read about the top 6 reasons why Missouri’s Congressional Delegation should say YES to proposed efforts to assure that all Missourians have access to affordable, quality health care no matter who they work for, how much they earn, where they live, or whether they are healthy or sick.
The U.S. Congress is currently considering significant reforms for the health care system, including how to insure all Americans. Click here to read a report on how this reform can be funded.
The U.S. Congress is currently considering significant reforms for the health care system, including how to insure all Americans. Click here to read a summary of the issues being discussed.
Organizations across Missouri urge U.S. Senate to strengthen Medicaid. Click here to read the letter to the Senate Finance Committee.
The U.S. Congress is currently considering significant reforms for the health care system, including how to insure all Americans. Click here to read a summary of the issues being discussed.
