Our Families Need Affordable Health Insurance

Even those of us who have health insurance through our jobs are worried about how repeal of the ACA will affect our extended families.

Dear Person Who Opens the Mail,

Here’s something you might not expect: If I had to pay for my own health insurance, I would get $3,000 more under the AHCA than under the ACA.

But, I am STILL against AHCA. Here’s why:

I have a daughter. What if she starts a business after she’s 26? What if she becomes ill and doesn’t have insurance through her employer?

I have a sister who is barely making it. Her son has a life-threatening illness.

What will happen to them if she loses her health insurance?

I have a mother. What will happen to her when the ACHA cuts Medicaid?

Here is what I want you to tell the Congressman: do not forget that we have families and friends. That is why I call and write about AHCA. It’s not just about me and what could happen if I lost health insurance. It’s about everyone.

That’s why I’ve enclosed this papercut family. Americans are all connected, and we are all going to do much better if we can minimize health catastrophes.

I urge the Congressman to vote NO on the AHCA.

Sincerely,

Ellen Mackey