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In Oregon: Victory! The 2009 Oregon Legislature passed a major health reform package aimed at controlling skyrocketing costs, improving quality and expanding access

In Congress: 

Both the House and the Senate are working health care reform legislation this month.

Bills under consideration and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee would deliver lower costs, better choices, and greater affordability for all of us.

But Members of Congress are being pounded by over 350 lobbyists for the health care industry.

According to a recent Washington Post article, the industry is spending over $1.4 million per day to slow down and weaken these excellent bills.

It’s vital that Congress hear from you, too. Call your representative today.  Tell them you can’t afford to wait for health care reform.



Overview

In the current health care debate in Congress, OSPIRG is fighting for affordable health care that every family can depend on by:
 
  • Stopping insurance companies from discriminating against people with pre-existing conditions.
 
  • Trimming costly red tape and overhead through simplified insurance forms, information technology and insurer-efficiency standards.
 
  • Rewarding personalized care from your provider and prevention, not just endless tests, procedures and emergency room visits.
 
  • Giving every patient and doctor the most up-to-date information on which treatments and medicines work best.
 
  • Making insurance plans compete for your business, by letting Americans choose the care that’s right for them: keep the coverage they have, choose another private insurance plan, or select a quality public health insurance option.



450,000 DOCTORS CAN'T BE WRONG—But the doctors, health care professionals and Congresspeople working for health care reform need your help. They are up against industry lobbyists spending millions.

How You Can Help

Stand Up To Health Care Execs

When it comes to health care, insurance companies are flat-out opposed to some of the reforms up for debate in Congress.

Industry lobbyists are bending the ears of lawmakers with promises to reduce costs. But when pressed to testify, you won't believe what the industry's executives are saying!

Watch this video, and then take action.



Resources

What's Your Hidden Health Care Tax?

The fact that not everyone has health care coverage actually drives up the cost of your premium. Use this calculator to estimate the amount you pay each year. 

Health Benefit Plan Reports Online

Access information about health insurance carriers. 

Health Insurance in Oregon

Access online report about commercial health insurance in Oregon.



 

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