Dear Congress members and Senators â
The public wants a healthcare plan identical to yours. Your health care comes via the DC Health Link, which was established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The federal government covers 72-75% of your premium on your plans. When you are in Washington DC, you get care from the Office of the Attending Physician for exams, consultations, and tests ($650/year). Middle- and lower-income Americans would love to have these benefits. With the expiration of ACA supplements, will your plans greatly increase in cost to you?
You can retain this insurance after 5 years in office whether you resign, retire, or are voted out of office unless convicted of a felony while in office. This does not apply if you have immunity status from the Supreme Court. By the way, the healthcare plans for the Supremes are even more benevolent.
How can you consciously let the supplement to the public for the ACA terminate while you are so coddled?
Jay Gandolfi
Northeast side
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