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American Health Care Act Arthritis Foundation Statement

The American Health Care Act: What You Need to Know

Things on the health care front are moving fast. Last week, the House voted to pass the American Health Care Act, a bill that changes several key features of the Affordable Care Act (also called “Obamacare”). The bill has moved on to the Senate where it could be voted on, as is, or amended and sent back to the House for further consideration.
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AHCA Arthritis Foundation Action

House of Representatives Passes American Health Care Act – We Need Your Help to Amend AHCA When it Goes to the Senate

Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA). We are concerned that the bill threatens access to affordable care for the chronically ill, including those who live with arthritis.

As the Senate considers the AHCA, we will work to amend the bill to make it truly patient-centered, but we need your help to send the message to legislators that the AHCA, as it sits today, is unacceptable for the 54 million Americans who live with arthritis, and the many more who have other chronic illnesses. Join our Advocate program today!
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American Health Care Act Arthritis Foundation Statement

Arthritis Foundation Shares Official Statement on American Health Care Act (AHCA)

Arthritis is a complex, chronic condition and people with arthritis depend on access to timely, ongoing care to control their disease. For many, access to health care is the difference between being disabled and being a fully functioning member of society.
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