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Rep. Carolyn Maloney Statement on 3rd Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
New York, NY – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) today issued the following statement on the third anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act:
Rep. Maloney, Healthcare Providers, Patients & Advocates Tout Benefits to New Yorkers of Healthcare Reform Law Upheld by Supreme Court
New York, NY U.S. Representative Carolyn Maloney (D Manhattan, Queens) today joined with health care providers, patients, and advocates to tout the benefits of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the landmark legislation passed by Congress in 2010 whose constitutionality was upheld this week in an historic U.S. Supreme Court decision, and which was strongly supported by Maloney. At today’s press conference, Congresswoman Maloney, health care providers affiliated with local medical centers, patients who are or will benefit from the ACA, and advocates describe how the law has already helped tens of thousands of seniors and young adults in New York and specifically in the 14th Congressional District of New York that she represents, as well as ways in which New Yorkers will benefit from provisions of the ACA that have yet to take effect.
Maloney Releases New Study on Benefits of Health Reform Law for New Yorkers
New York, NY – U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Manhattan, Queens) today released a new report detailing the benefits that have accrued to her constituents since the passage of the landmark Affordable Care Act, which Maloney strongly supported and was signed into law by President Obama. The report, which was compiled by the minority staff of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, shows how the health reform law has helped tens of thousands of seniors, young adults, small businesses, and others in the 14th Congressional District of New York, which Maloney represents.
Rep. Maloney reaction to Administration’s decision on contraception mandate
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), issued the following statement after today’s contraception announcement by President Obama.
On 1-Year Anniversary of GOP Attempt to Repeal Affordable Care Act, Maloney Hails Reform Law’s Impact
New York, NY – One year ago today, House Republicans passed a bill repealing the Affordable Care Act, the package of health care reforms signed by President Obama in March 2010. While the House Republican repeal effort went nowhere, today U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Manhattan, Queens) warned New Yorkers about the coverage they would have lost and the increased costs they would have incurred had the Republican effort been successful.
On Affordable Care Act’s 1-year anniversary, Maloney hails reform law’s impact
New York, NY – U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) today noted the first anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, the package of health care reforms signed by President Obama, applauding the law’s wide impact in just its first year of enactment.
Maloney statement on repeal of health care reforms
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) today made the following statement on the House floor during debate on the Republican bill to repeal health care reforms:
Maloney praises prescription drug “Donut Hole” check distribution
New York, NY – Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) today highlighted new data that show that a total of 8,100 seniors in her 14th Congressional District will receive $250 ‘donut hole’ checks in 2010 as part of the new Health Care Reform law signed by President Obama. The checks are meant to begin the process of closing the Medicare prescription drug coverage gap that occurs when annual drug expenditures exceed $2,830 for any recipient of Medicare Part “D” coverage.
Maloney Hails Implementation of Patient’s Bill of Rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney hailed new rules taking effect today under the Affordable Care Act signed by President Obama six months ago. "These first reforms will start the process of holding insurance companies accountable, lowering overall health care costs for families, and guaranteeing more health care choices for New Yorkers and all Americans," Rep. Maloney said. "These are important changes that will make a real, practical difference and improve people's lives, starting today.”
Rep. Maloney Applauds Release of Third Round of $250 Checks for Seniors Caught in “Donut Hole”
New York, NY – Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-Manhattan, Queens) today hailed the release this week of the third round of tax-free $250 checks from the federal government to seniors who are caught in the dreaded “donut hole” contained in the Medicare Prescription Drug program. The one-time $250 payments are being mailed out every few weeks, as more and more seniors hit the donut hole.
