Joyce Votes to Allow Ohio Families to Keep their Health Care

Statement

D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3522, the Employee Health Care Protection Act:

"Today I was glad to vote to protect Ohio families from losing their health care plans. Millions of Americans have had their plans cancelled under the Affordable Care Act despite President Obama's repeated promise that if you liked your health plan, you could keep it. Many of my constituents have told me about their frustrations with lost coverage and rising premiums. This bill counteracts these broken promises and protect individuals and families with employer-sponsored coverage from losing their insurance this fall. Ohioans should be able to keep the plans that are right for them, rather than having their health care options dictated by Washington."

BACKGROUND: Insurance experts before the House Energy and Commerce Committee testified that approximately 50 million American workers with fully-insured health coverage could face plan cancellations or disruptions due to Affordable Care Act requirements. H.R. 3522, which passed the House in a 247--167 vote, provides that health insurance coverage in the group market during calendar year 2013 may continue to be offered through calendar year 2018.

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