Dr. Bucshon: These are real stories that affect real people

 (Washington, D.C.) – Thursday afternoon, Congressman Larry Bucshon, a physician, spoke on the House floor and shared stories from constituents who have contacted his office through his webpage, www.bucshon.house.gov/yourstory, and on social media.

A full script of the speech is included below.  To access the video, click here.

“Mr. Speaker, as a physician, my goal is to make certain that every American has access to quality affordable health care.

“The President and Congressional Democrats promised that you can keep your health insurance if you like it.

“Well, we learned yesterday that in my home state of Indiana only 701 Hoosiers have signed up successfully for the Affordable Care Act while over 108,000 Hoosiers have had their current plans cancelled.

 

“I think the people know this promise has not been kept.

 

“Mary from Evansville, Indiana wrote to me about this very thing. She said:  ‘Our insurance is excellent. I had a heart attack a year ago – we met our deductible this year, but insurance has paid for everything recommended, including two months of cardiac rehab, prescriptions, and hernia surgery this summer. My insurance and my doctors saved my life, and now both are at risk.’

 

“On Facebook, Andrea wrote that she was able to extend a plan for her and her son until next December, and then it would be cancelled.  She went on to say, ‘What happened to if you want to keep your healthcare, you can?’”

 

“And finally Allen summed up his frustration in one sentence: ‘I will not have insurance beginning January 1. End of story.’

 

“Mr. Speaker, these are real stories that affect real people; hardworking families just trying to get by.

 

“Mr. Speaker, we need to hold the President and Congressional Democrats to their promise.”

 

Earlier this week, Bucshon asked for constituents to share their experiences with the Affordable Care Act with him via the website,www.bucshon.house.gov/yourstory.  Constituents are still encouraged to send these stories through the webpage, social media, letters, or by calling Bucshon’s office.