My mother has a number of pre-existing conditions and getting her access to quality care has always been a struggle. From filling out countless forms and applications, to denials of care from insurance companies, I have experienced first hand the difficulty so many families go through when it comes to caring for our loved ones - that’s why this issue is so important to me.
As State Representative, I will fight everyday for our families and seniors to ensure that access to healthcare is a right, not a privilege:
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Work with Governor Whitmer to ensure all Michigan residents have access to quality, affordable health care through their employer, the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and Medicaid expansion.
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Support the Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Board, to serve as a watchdog for price gouging and unethical practices alongside the Office of the Attorney General.
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Expand access to quality healthcare in rural Michigan.
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Ensure Michigan workers have access to paid leave for sickness, paternity / maternity, and caring for ill family members.
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Treat mental health as seriously as we treat physical health.
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Declare racism a public health crisis and develop policy language and model practices to abolish systemic racism that greatly contributes to health inequities.