Mel Manuel For US Congress

Hi John - I know firsthand how broken our healthcare system is—and I’m ready to fight for a solution that works for all of us. People are frustrated, scared, and, quite frankly, fed up with a system that’s designed to prioritize profits over people. And I don’t blame them.

Right now Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States while nearly 30 million Americans are uninsured, and millions more are underinsured and forced to make impossible choices between paying medical bills and putting food on the table. That’s unacceptable in one of the wealthiest nations on Earth.

Meanwhile, other countries have shown us that it doesn’t have to be this way. I’ve lived and worked abroad in Argentina, Turkey, Spain, Korea, Italy and Bosnia. I visited a hospital at least once in all of those countries and I can tell you that I never waited more than 20 minutes to see a medical professional and never left with a bill over $30. 

I distinctly remember visiting a hospital in Rome after busting my knee on a jog. When I refused to let the doctor take X-rays before confirming the price of my visit. He laughed and said “It’s free, of course. You need help.”  

In fact, across the developed world—from Australia to Sweden to France—people enjoy universal healthcare as a basic right. They ensure that no one is left behind—no one is denied life-saving treatment because they can’t afford it.Their systems cost less per person than ours and yet deliver better outcomes: longer life expectancies, lower infant mortality rates, and greater overall satisfaction with healthcare services. We have, by far, the worst health care system of any country I’ve called home and that is unacceptable.

These aren’t abstract numbers—they’re people’s lives. And if we’re serious about changing this broken system, we must act now.

If elected, I will fight for a system where healthcare is a human right, not a privilege. I will push for a plan that guarantees free access to healthcare for all, from routine doctor’s visits to critical surgeries. No family should ever have to start a GoFundMe for medical expenses, and no one should face financial ruin due to an illness or injury.

But I can’t do this alone. I need your help to make this vision a reality. Running a grassroots campaign takes resources, and every dollar you contribute brings us closer to electing a Congress that will stand up to the powerful interests blocking progress on healthcare reform.

We can create a country where no one falls through the cracks, but only if we band together to demand change. Can I count on you to chip in whatever you can—$10, $25, $100—to help us get our message out and build a movement that fights for free healthcare for everyone.

The time for action is now. Together, we can build a healthcare system that works for all of us.

Thank you for standing with me in this fight.

In solidarity,

Mel Manuel