Wasserman Schultz on the Third Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

WESTON, Fla. – March 23 will mark the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement:

“As we celebrate this milestone of the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law, it’s important to take a moment to recognize how much we’ve improved health care in just three years. Because of the Affordable Care Act, 71 million Americans can now get preventative services like mammograms and colonoscopies with no out-of-pocket costs, along with free annual wellness visits and flu shots. This comprehensive health care reform law has already saved more than 6 million seniors over $5.7 billion on their prescription drugs. And 6.6 million young adults have been able to stay on their parents’ health care plan, of whom 3.1 million would be uninsured if it were not for the Affordable Care Act.

“Starting in 2014, insurance companies will no longer be able to charge women higher premiums simply because they are a woman. No longer will pregnancy or cancer be considered pre-existing conditions, leading to higher insurance premiums.

“The Affordable Care Act has made it possible for Americans to be proactive about their wellness by taking advantage of important preventative services free of co-pays and deductibles. I reaffirm my commitment to working to find innovative solutions that keep us on track toward full implementation of the Affordable Care Act so we can ensure affordable, accessible, quality health care for all Americans.”