Washington, DC –Senator Susan Collins today introduced legislation that would expand access to quality, affordable health to millions more Americans. The "Access to Affordable Health Care Act" includes seven goals: expanding access to affordable health care for small businesses; making health insurance more affordable for individuals and families purchasing coverage on their own; strengthening the health care safety net for those without coverage; expanding access to care in rural and underserved areas; increasing access to affordable long-term care; promoting healthier lifestyles; and providing more equitable Medicare payments to providers. The bill includes a variety of public and private approaches to making quality health care coverage more affordable and accessible.
"One of my top priorities in the Senate has been to expand access to affordable health care for all Americans. Maine is in the midst of a growing health insurance crisis, with insurance premiums rising at alarming rates," Senator Collins said. "This bill takes significant strides toward the goal of universal health care coverage by bringing millions more Americans into the insurance system, strengthening the health care safety net, and addressing inequities in the Medicare system."
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