How does national health reform help my states economy?
A. Healthcare reform will bring billions in new healthcare funding to our states, hospitals, and community health centers which will generate new jobs throughout the healthcare industry. In addition, this bill will ensure that states receive fair funding for Medicaid services, which will help alleviate the budget crisis in our states and stabilize these essential safety net programs on the state level. Q6: If someone in my family loses his or her job, will this help? A. Healthcare reform is critical to turning around our economy, reducing our deficit, and generating more family-sustaining jobs. While this won’t happen overnight, should someone in your family lose his/her job tomorrow, he/she may be eligible to continue their healthcare coverage under COBRA. In addition, under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) that our members supported, he/she may be able to pay a greatly reduced healthcare premium. By 2014, every American will have the security of knowing they
