Republican controlled House passes the repeal of Obamacare - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
The House of Representatives has just voted on the repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. The vote on H.R. 2 was 245-189.
Rep. Joe Heck (R-NV), Rep. Dean Heller (R-NV) both voted to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, while Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) voted against the repeal.
Here are some of the health care reforms that are currently in affect that ALL Nevadans would lose if the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were repealed.
Health coverage cannot be arbitrarily cancelled if you become sick
Children cannot be denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition
Children up to age 26 can stay on your health plan
No lifetime limits on health coverage
Annual limits are phased out over three years
Key preventive services will be available without a deductible or co-pay
Patients have a right to choose their own doctor
Options are improved for appealing insurance companies’ decisions
Restrictions on emergency room care are ended
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