“Texas is a loser under the latest Republican health care repeal bill”

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding to the Republicans' latest health care repeal bill. Rep. Doggett said:

"All states, including Texas, are big losers under the latest disastrous Republican repeal effort. Over the longer term, Texas is projected to lose $120 billion in federal funding, likely forcing it to further ration care to the elderly, children, and people with disabilities. There is no assurance that Texas, which refused even to set up an ACA enrollment website, would use the temporary influx of slush fund money wisely for health care.

"Meanwhile, Texas would likely waive pre-existing condition protections, allow fine print lifetime and annual care limitations, and remove essential health benefits like mental health and maternity services. As a result, many can wave goodbye to affordable, comprehensive coverage. Most every major health advocate – including AARP, American Medical Association, March of Dimes, and the American Cancer Society – opposes this latest bad-faith effort because they know that too many Texans in need of health care will pay more for less."