Issue Position: Access to Affordable Health Care

Issue Position

In the wake of a global pandemic, our fight for affordable, accessible health care is more important than ever. Coronavirus' disproportionate impact on minority and poor communities reminds us that our current healthcare system does not serve all Americans. No one should ever have to decide between life-saving care or paying household bills, yet many North Carolinians face this choice every day. We need leaders who will step up and put the health of our citizens first.

That's why I support creating a comprehensive public option for health insurance, ensuring that all people have affordable and equitable access to care. We cannot go back to the days when insurance companies ran the show. I have worked successfully to require health care companies to cover basic services like contraception, mental health, and autism treatment. I helped expand coverage for children's health care, and I fought to expand Medicaid coverage for over 500,000 uninsured North Carolinians and provide relief for our rural hospitals facing closures.

In Congress, I will continue to prioritize health care by protecting coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, expand access to care, and lower the cost of prescription drugs. Paying for the medicine and care you need should not be a partisan issue.

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