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The greatest problem in our current health insurance system has been inadequate access to quality, affordable care for all Americans. Regrettably, hundreds of constituents from Northwest Indiana contact Pete's office each year seeking help with healthcare issues.
"I believe that I have an obligation to put my constituents' needs above the needs of insurance companies and support efforts to improve the system."
That is why Pete supported P.L. 111-148, also known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Pete believes that it will fundamentally and positively change lives. P.L. 111-148 provides access for an additional 32 million Americans to quality and affordable health insurance coverage and enacts reforms to protect those who have health insurance now.
The intent of this law is not to jeopardize, reduce, or eliminate benefits for individuals who currently have access to care, but to better position Americans to provide for their own healthcare needs and those of their loved ones.
As of January 1, 2012, the following provisions are in effect:
Click here to see a timeline of the healthcare provisions that are in effect and what is to come.
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