No, we do not support the American Health Care Act

Latest version allows states to waive essential health benefits and weaken pre-existing condition requirements

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Is it OK to let states agree to terms that could discriminate against people with disabilities?

Ultimately that is the issue with the latest compromise in the American Health Care Act (AHCA).

The Arc says, no; it is not OK. Certain protections need to stay in place so all people have access to health care. Coverage should not be limited because of who a person is.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) reformed health insurance practices and included strong provisions to end years of discriminatory practices. As the law stands now, people:

• Cannot be excluded from coverage based on pre-existing conditions
• Cannot be charged significantly more for insurance coverage if they have disabilities or health conditions 
• Cannot have lifetime coverage capped.

That was not the case before the Affordable Care Act, and public polling shows strong support for continuing protections.
 
And yet loosening those protections is where Congress stands with negotiations about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act.

Why? Because making sure everyone has access costs more.