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March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Rural Americans face higher rates of uninsurance and barriers to coverage & care. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, nearly 1.7 million rural Americans gained coverage under Medicaid expansion. We can't let Republicans take that away. We must #ProtectOurCare." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Expand Free Coronavirus Testing To People On Private Insurance, On Medicare, Medicaid, And The Uninsured Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "We still have a long way to go on making prescription drugs more affordable but, because of the Affordable Care Act, we closed the Medicare donut hole & nearly 12 million seniors are paying less for their medications." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to the ACA, millions of children with pre-existing conditions are protected from insurance discrimination, & millions of young adults can remain on their parents' plans until age 26. Republicans are working to strike down the law & eliminate these benefits. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, HHS Secretary, and Seema Verma, CMS Administrator - Stabenow, Peters Urge Trump Administration to Re-Open Health Insurance Enrollment Window Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 9, 2020 Schakowsky Introduces Pair of Bills That Strengthen Affordable Care Act on Eve of 10th Anniversary Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump & Republicans have never had a coherent plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, and they still don't. Millions of people are going to lose their health care coverage if Republicans succeed in their lawsuit against the ACA--including more than 600,000 in Illinois." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Trump Administration Coronavirus Task Force To Address Care For The Uninsured And Underinsured In Response Plans Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Fighting To Protect People With Pre-Existing Conditions In FY21 Budget Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Good discussion yesterday with @ChiMedSoc about addressing the high cost of medical care and prescription drugs. The Chicago Medical Society, with its outspoken support of the ACA, has been a key partner in advocating for better health care for Illinoisans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "During his State of the Union address, President Trump said, "We will always protect Americans with pre-existing conditions." What he meant was, "I am actively fighting in court to take away protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions."" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2020 Durbin: If President Trump Wants To Help Those With Pre-Existing Conditions, Stop Trying To Eliminate The ACA Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The #StateofHealthCare is under attack--Pres. Trump & Republicans are doing everything they can to undo the ACA and rip away protections for pre-existing conditions. We can't let that happen. Every American deserves quality, affordable health care. #SOTU2020" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Publicly Commit To Protecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates are higher than the national average in Chicago--especially among women of color. Screenings are covered under the Affordable Care Act and awareness can help save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Rural communities too often struggle to find quality, affordable health care. If Pres. Trump & the GOP succeed in their lawsuit to undo the ACA, rural hospitals will be harmed & Americans w/pre-existing conditions in rural communities will lose their health care. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "If the ACA is repealed--as Pres. Trump wants--the Medicare Rx drug "donut hole" would be reopened & seniors would see their costs increase immediately. Insurance companies would also once again be able to deny coverage of Rx drugs to Americans w/private insurance. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to the #ACA, being a woman is no longer considered a pre-existing condition, insurers can't charge women higher premiums than men, & health plans must cover maternity/newborn care, mammograms, and contraceptive care. We can't let Pres. Trump take that away. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump held a Rose Garden party when the House GOP voted to repeal the ACA & its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. He supported a failed Senate bill & ongoing lawsuit to do the same. Actions speak louder than words." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump succeeds in overturning the ACA, millions of children w/pre-existing conditions could lose their health insurance. If the President was serious about protecting Americans w/pre-existing conditions, he wouldn't be backing a case to eliminate the ACA. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are so determined to undo the ACA that they are willing to gut health care coverage for millions of Americans with disabilities. Shameful. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alez Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schakowsky Slams New Trump Rule To Impose Restrictions On Reproductive Health Care Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "If Republicans succeed in their lawsuit to overturn the ACA, the results would be devastating for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on 5th Circuit Decision Against Individual Mandate Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 18, 2019 Underwood Statement on health care Repeal Lawsuit Decision Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 18, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: Pres. Trump & Republicans are still trying to take away health care for people with pre-existing conditions. My statement on today's court ruling." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2019 Durbin Statement On Affordable Care Act Federal Appeals Court Ruling Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "IMPORTANT: Today is the last day to sign up for a health insurance plan under the ACA for next year. Make sure you #GetCovered for 2020 and find a quality, affordable plan that will work for you by calling 1-800-318-2596 or going to http://healthcare.gov today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "IMPORTANT UPDATE: the deadline to sign up for a health insurance plan under the ACA has been extended to December 18! If you had difficulty signing up, or have yet to do so, make sure you #GetCovered for 2020 by calling 1-800-318-2596 or going to http://healthcare.gov today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Don't wait! This Sunday, December 15 is the last day to enroll in your own 2020 health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act. Find the best plan for you before the deadline by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "There are only 4 days left to purchase health insurance for 2020. Make sure you find the plan that is right for you before the upcoming December 15 deadline by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 today. #GetCovered" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The Dec. 15 deadline for purchasing a health plan for next year is almost here. If you need health insurance next year, sign up this week! Visit http://healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to sign up for a quality, affordable health insurance plan under the ACA for 2020." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "There are only 9 days left to sign up for a 2020 health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act. Make sure you #GetCovered by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 before the December 15 deadline." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Need health insurance for next year? The open enrollment period to buy a 2020 health plan ends in less than 2 weeks, on December 15. #GetCovered today by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "If you still need health insurance for 2020, quality, affordable coverage is available through the ACA marketplace. #GetCovered before December 15 by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Today @janschakowsky and I joined health professionals to encourage Illinoisans to #GetCovered by purchasing health insurance for 2020. The open enrollment period to buy a health plan for next year ends in a few weeks, on Dec. 15." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019 Durbin And Schakowsky Urge Residents To Get Covered Before ACA Enrollment Deadline On December 15th Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to the ACA, health insurers can no longer put annual/lifetime caps on benefits or discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions. #GetCovered for 2020 by signing up for a health plan before Dec. 15. Go to http://healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is open for business until December 15. Illinoisans can #GetCovered for 2020 by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin Shares Illinois Constituent Story To Highlight Stakes In Fight Against Republicans' Attacks On Families' Health Care Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today on the Senate floor, I shared the story of Stefanie from Oak Park, and her son. Stefanie is afraid--her son has health issues and could lose his insurance if Republicans succeed in gutting the ACA. We can't let that happen. We must protect people like Stefanie and her son." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "If you need an Affordable Care Act health plan for next year, now is the time to sign up! Open enrollment only lasts until Dec. 15, so sign up soon. Illinoisans can #GetCovered for 2020 by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596. Let's get IL covered for 2020." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "More than 30M Americans live w/diabetes-- and they're worried about rising insulin prices & the Trump Admin's efforts to eliminate protections for people w/pre-existing conditions. That's why I'm fighting to reduce drug prices & protect health insurance for all. #WorldDiabetesDay" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Republicans Block Bipartisan Duckworth Bill to Help Veterans Afford Healthcare Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "More than 300,000 people in Illinois get their health insurance through the ACA's individual market, and you can too. Enroll in your own 2020 health care plan today by going to http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 to #GetCovered." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to the ACA, insurance companies can no longer take advantage of people with pre-existing conditions or deny them coverage. If you need health insurance for 2020, make sure you sign up for a plan by Dec. 15 by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Get Covered: Open Enrollment Has Begun! Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, more than one million Illinoisans gained health insurance. Despite the President's repeated attempts to dismantle the ACA, open enrollment for 2020 is now underway. Make sure you visit http://healthcare.gov today to #GetCovered." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Rep. Schneider to Host Four Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Sessions for Tenth District Seniors Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Open enrollment for 2020 health plans under the Affordable Care Act begins today, and will run through December 15. It's vital to make sure you enroll -- everyone needs health insurance. Illinoisans can enroll by calling 1-800-318-2596 or by going to http://www.healthcare.gov ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Rural Americans face higher rates of uninsurance and barriers to coverage & care. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, nearly 1.7 million rural Americans gained coverage under Medicaid expansion. We can't let Republicans take that away. We must #ProtectOurCare." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Expand Free Coronavirus Testing To People On Private Insurance, On Medicare, Medicaid, And The Uninsured Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "We still have a long way to go on making prescription drugs more affordable but, because of the Affordable Care Act, we closed the Medicare donut hole & nearly 12 million seniors are paying less for their medications." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to the ACA, millions of children with pre-existing conditions are protected from insurance discrimination, & millions of young adults can remain on their parents' plans until age 26. Republicans are working to strike down the law & eliminate these benefits. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, HHS Secretary, and Seema Verma, CMS Administrator - Stabenow, Peters Urge Trump Administration to Re-Open Health Insurance Enrollment Window Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 9, 2020 Schakowsky Introduces Pair of Bills That Strengthen Affordable Care Act on Eve of 10th Anniversary Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump & Republicans have never had a coherent plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, and they still don't. Millions of people are going to lose their health care coverage if Republicans succeed in their lawsuit against the ACA--including more than 600,000 in Illinois." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Trump Administration Coronavirus Task Force To Address Care For The Uninsured And Underinsured In Response Plans Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Fighting To Protect People With Pre-Existing Conditions In FY21 Budget Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Good discussion yesterday with @ChiMedSoc about addressing the high cost of medical care and prescription drugs. The Chicago Medical Society, with its outspoken support of the ACA, has been a key partner in advocating for better health care for Illinoisans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "During his State of the Union address, President Trump said, "We will always protect Americans with pre-existing conditions." What he meant was, "I am actively fighting in court to take away protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions."" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2020 Durbin: If President Trump Wants To Help Those With Pre-Existing Conditions, Stop Trying To Eliminate The ACA Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The #StateofHealthCare is under attack--Pres. Trump & Republicans are doing everything they can to undo the ACA and rip away protections for pre-existing conditions. We can't let that happen. Every American deserves quality, affordable health care. #SOTU2020" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Publicly Commit To Protecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates are higher than the national average in Chicago--especially among women of color. Screenings are covered under the Affordable Care Act and awareness can help save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Rural communities too often struggle to find quality, affordable health care. If Pres. Trump & the GOP succeed in their lawsuit to undo the ACA, rural hospitals will be harmed & Americans w/pre-existing conditions in rural communities will lose their health care. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "If the ACA is repealed--as Pres. Trump wants--the Medicare Rx drug "donut hole" would be reopened & seniors would see their costs increase immediately. Insurance companies would also once again be able to deny coverage of Rx drugs to Americans w/private insurance. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to the #ACA, being a woman is no longer considered a pre-existing condition, insurers can't charge women higher premiums than men, & health plans must cover maternity/newborn care, mammograms, and contraceptive care. We can't let Pres. Trump take that away. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump held a Rose Garden party when the House GOP voted to repeal the ACA & its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. He supported a failed Senate bill & ongoing lawsuit to do the same. Actions speak louder than words." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump succeeds in overturning the ACA, millions of children w/pre-existing conditions could lose their health insurance. If the President was serious about protecting Americans w/pre-existing conditions, he wouldn't be backing a case to eliminate the ACA. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are so determined to undo the ACA that they are willing to gut health care coverage for millions of Americans with disabilities. Shameful. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alez Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schakowsky Slams New Trump Rule To Impose Restrictions On Reproductive Health Care Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "If Republicans succeed in their lawsuit to overturn the ACA, the results would be devastating for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on 5th Circuit Decision Against Individual Mandate Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 18, 2019 Underwood Statement on health care Repeal Lawsuit Decision Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 18, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: Pres. Trump & Republicans are still trying to take away health care for people with pre-existing conditions. My statement on today's court ruling." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2019 Durbin Statement On Affordable Care Act Federal Appeals Court Ruling Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "IMPORTANT: Today is the last day to sign up for a health insurance plan under the ACA for next year. Make sure you #GetCovered for 2020 and find a quality, affordable plan that will work for you by calling 1-800-318-2596 or going to http://healthcare.gov today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "IMPORTANT UPDATE: the deadline to sign up for a health insurance plan under the ACA has been extended to December 18! If you had difficulty signing up, or have yet to do so, make sure you #GetCovered for 2020 by calling 1-800-318-2596 or going to http://healthcare.gov today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Don't wait! This Sunday, December 15 is the last day to enroll in your own 2020 health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act. Find the best plan for you before the deadline by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "There are only 4 days left to purchase health insurance for 2020. Make sure you find the plan that is right for you before the upcoming December 15 deadline by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 today. #GetCovered" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The Dec. 15 deadline for purchasing a health plan for next year is almost here. If you need health insurance next year, sign up this week! Visit http://healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to sign up for a quality, affordable health insurance plan under the ACA for 2020." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "There are only 9 days left to sign up for a 2020 health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act. Make sure you #GetCovered by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 before the December 15 deadline." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Need health insurance for next year? The open enrollment period to buy a 2020 health plan ends in less than 2 weeks, on December 15. #GetCovered today by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "If you still need health insurance for 2020, quality, affordable coverage is available through the ACA marketplace. #GetCovered before December 15 by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Today @janschakowsky and I joined health professionals to encourage Illinoisans to #GetCovered by purchasing health insurance for 2020. The open enrollment period to buy a health plan for next year ends in a few weeks, on Dec. 15." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019 Durbin And Schakowsky Urge Residents To Get Covered Before ACA Enrollment Deadline On December 15th Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to the ACA, health insurers can no longer put annual/lifetime caps on benefits or discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions. #GetCovered for 2020 by signing up for a health plan before Dec. 15. Go to http://healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is open for business until December 15. Illinoisans can #GetCovered for 2020 by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin Shares Illinois Constituent Story To Highlight Stakes In Fight Against Republicans' Attacks On Families' Health Care Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today on the Senate floor, I shared the story of Stefanie from Oak Park, and her son. Stefanie is afraid--her son has health issues and could lose his insurance if Republicans succeed in gutting the ACA. We can't let that happen. We must protect people like Stefanie and her son." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "If you need an Affordable Care Act health plan for next year, now is the time to sign up! Open enrollment only lasts until Dec. 15, so sign up soon. Illinoisans can #GetCovered for 2020 by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596. Let's get IL covered for 2020." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "More than 30M Americans live w/diabetes-- and they're worried about rising insulin prices & the Trump Admin's efforts to eliminate protections for people w/pre-existing conditions. That's why I'm fighting to reduce drug prices & protect health insurance for all. #WorldDiabetesDay" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Republicans Block Bipartisan Duckworth Bill to Help Veterans Afford Healthcare Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "More than 300,000 people in Illinois get their health insurance through the ACA's individual market, and you can too. Enroll in your own 2020 health care plan today by going to http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 to #GetCovered." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to the ACA, insurance companies can no longer take advantage of people with pre-existing conditions or deny them coverage. If you need health insurance for 2020, make sure you sign up for a plan by Dec. 15 by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Get Covered: Open Enrollment Has Begun! Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, more than one million Illinoisans gained health insurance. Despite the President's repeated attempts to dismantle the ACA, open enrollment for 2020 is now underway. Make sure you visit http://healthcare.gov today to #GetCovered." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Rep. Schneider to Host Four Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Sessions for Tenth District Seniors Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Open enrollment for 2020 health plans under the Affordable Care Act begins today, and will run through December 15. It's vital to make sure you enroll -- everyone needs health insurance. Illinoisans can enroll by calling 1-800-318-2596 or by going to http://www.healthcare.gov ." Sen.Dick Durbin
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