FIXING HEALTH CARE

Joe believes access to health care is a fundamental human right. In Congress, he has fought to lower the cost of prescription drugs and make quality, affordable health care accessible to every American.

 

The bottom line is that health care should be easier, not harder, to access. Joe has led efforts to end surprise medical billing by passing the No Surprises Act into law in 2020. He has fought to lower prescription drug costs, including insulin, expand access to services like telehealth, and protect coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. And when efforts were made to roll back the Affordable Care Act, Joe fought to protect it and the care millions of Americans depend on.

 

In Congress, Joe has co-sponsored legislation including:

 

The Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act

Would lower prescription drug costs for people with private insurance and build on cost-saving reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act.

 

The SCREENS for Cancer Act

Would reauthorize and strengthen the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program to improve early detection and save lives.

 

The Affordable Insulin Now Act

Would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 per month or 25 percent of the negotiated price, whichever is lower.

 

The Health Care Affordability Act

Would expand eligibility for premium tax credits and lower health insurance costs for individuals purchasing coverage through ACA marketplaces.

 

The No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act

Would ensure newborns are covered by health insurance for the first 30 days after birth and streamline enrollment coverage for new families.

 

The Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act

Would allow dependents under age 26 to remain covered without additional premiums.

 

The Cancer Drug Parity Act

Would require insurance plans to cover oral cancer treatments at the same cost-sharing level as provider-administered treatments.

 

The Improving Social Determinants of Health Act

Would direct the CDC to create a program to improve health outcomes and reduce inequities through grants addressing social determinants of health.