Congresswoman Laura Richardson states "The Affordable Care Act is Good for All Americans"

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In the two years since its enactment, the Affordable Care Act has been good for seniors, good for women, good for small businesses and good for all Americans. As the Affordable Care Act is implemented, it will continue to expand access to affordable, quality health care for more than 30 million Americans and will work to reign in the ever-escalating cost of health care.

"For the people I represent in the 37th District it will improve coverage for nearly 300,000 residents who already have insurance," said Congresswoman Laura Richardson. "In 2010 the act made it possible for 354,592 Medicare beneficiaries in California to receive a $250 rebate to help cover the cost of their prescription drugs when they hit the donut hole."

As we approach the two year anniversary of the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, an attack on women's access to affordable, quality and necessary health care is underway. The Republican attempts to roll back coverage and restrict access to birth control and the GOP's war on women stands in stark contrast to the Administration's goal of ensuring that women have access to the health care services they need to remain healthy.

"As a female Member of Congress, I understand that women have unique health care needs and are often the ones who make health care decisions for their families," said Congresswoman Richardson.

In 2014, insurers will not be able to charge women higher premiums then they charge men, all Americans joining a new insurance plan will be able to choose from any primary care provider, OB-GYN or pediatrician in their health plan's network or emergency care outside of their plan's network without a referral.

The Affordable Care Act provides American families with stability and peace of mind. Never again will they have to choose between their health and their livelihood. As a result of the Affordable Care Act more than 20,000 children and 90,000 adults in the 37th district now have health insurance that covers preventive services without paying any co-pays, co-insurance or deductibles.

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