October 2020

The Truth About Pre-Existing Conditions

October 01, 2020 - 14:03
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In his ads, my opponent accuses me of being "dead set on taking away healthcare for thousands of people with pre-existing conditions".

The claim just isn't true.

As early as 2005, I have been on the record supporting coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions. I was the lead author of bipartisan Act 74, signed into law by Governor Doyle, which created the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan (HIRSP) Authority. HIRSP, which existed in Wisconsin before the Affordable Care Act (ACA), protected individuals with pre-existing conditions.

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