Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Robin Kelly IL
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) stood up for Americans’ healthcare at the Health Care Over Billionaires rally as Republicans march the government toward a shutdown.
“Republicans are in charge of the White House, the Senate, and the House – but they are nowhere to be seen to keep our government open. Democrats have repeatedly offered to negotiate in a bipartisan manner to keep the government open while lowering the cost of healthcare. President Trump and his Congressional Republicans gutted Medicaid by nearly $1 trillion in his Big, Ugly Law, and millions of more Americans will experience skyrocketing premiums due to their inaction. Healthcare is a right – not a privilege for the wealthy few and well-connected. I will always choose to fight for healthcare over billionaires every time.”
- For a family of four earning $64,000 a year, their annual premiums will increase by over $2,571.
- For a family of four earning almost $130,000 a year, their annual premiums will increase by $8,533.
- For a 60-year-old couple earning $82,800 a year, their annual premiums will increase by $16,637.