New Legislation Could Reduce Trend of Too Few Dentists and Too Much Decay Today, Senators Peggy Lehner (R-Kettering) and Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) introduced Senate Bill 98 (SB98), legislation that would allow dental therapists to practice in Ohio’s underserved communities. Dental therapists are specially trained professionals who can provide a limited number of treatment services like
Trumpcare Takes Health Care From The Poor And Old, Gives Tax Breaks To The Rich Congress continues to move forward with its bill to repeal health care for millions of Ohioans. That bill, formally called the American Health Care Act but popularly referred to as Trumpcare, is awaiting a vote in the House of Representatives. The
Call Your Representatives – Republican Health Care Proposal Threatens Health Care for Seniors Under House Republicans’ bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act many people will lose coverage or pay more for care, and cuts will be especially devastating for seniors. The AARP recently sent a letter to Congress explaining the ways this
UHCAN Ohio Testimony on Ohio Department of Education Plan for Every Student Succeeds Act, 3/9/17
Republican Proposal to Repeal and Replace Health Care Helps Rich and Hurts Poor Last night, House Republicans unveiled their bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Until now, the bill has been kept under lock and key. There has been no opportunity for public input on the bill or for estimates of how the bill
UHCAN Ohio Comments on Ohio Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) State Plan, 3-6-17
Call House Members! Don’t Gut Medicaid and the ACA After months of policy proposals and half-baked plans, the moment we’ve been preparing for is here. Members of Congress are almost ready to introduce their version of the 2017 budget reconciliation bill next week. This bill would repeal large portions of the Affordable Care Act and
Attend our Town Hall Meeting in Columbus on the Affordable Care Act During the February Congressional recess, Congress will not be in session. Legislators will return to their districts to meet with their constituents. But few members of Congress have scheduled town halls or other events that will let them hear from their constituents about
Quick Update Calls on the Affordable Care Act Do you want updates on the current status of attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act? Avoid misinformation and join us for a ten-minute update on what’s happening now. These calls are open to partners, consumers, and advocates who want to stay informed so they can make
Ask Your Members of Congress for a Town Hall on Health Care From February 20th to 24th, members of Congress will be at home in their districts. Members of Congress often use this time to meet and hear what is important to you. Health care affects us all, and your members of Congress should publicly
