Dear Friend,
20 million Americans have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus outbreak. And nearly half of them have also lost the health insurance they got through their employer, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
The middle of a deadly pandemic is NOT the time to be without health insurance and access to affordable medical care.
An easy solution is staring us in the face. The Trump Administration can open up the federal marketplace, which 38 states belong to, and REQUIRE that ALL state Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces reopen now, so people can sign-up for the health insurance they need.
So far, the Trump Administration has put ideology ahead of common sense, and refused to open the exchanges. 11 states and the District of Columbia did it on their own, allowing people to apply for coverage right away. But that leaves millions with no coverage -- and no access to affordable coverage.
Thank you for all you do.
Sincerely,
Richard Fiesta
Executive Director
Alliance for Retired Americans
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