Iowa couple to share how the Affordable Care Act saved them hundreds of thousands of dollars
DES MOINES, IOWA - After the Supreme Court announces its ruling tomorrow regarding the Affordable Care Act, local organizations will hold a series of press events to discuss the ruling and voice their support for improved health care for all Iowans. Progress Iowa, Iowa Citizen Action Network, Iowa Alliance for Retired Americans, One Iowa, the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO, SEIU, and Working Families Win are co-hosting the events. The full schedule is listed below.
Ross Daniels and Amy Ward, residents of West Des Moines, will speak about how the Affordable Care Act saved them hundreds of thousands of dollars because of the removal of lifetime limits on coverage.
Schedule of Events
WHEN: Thursday, June 28, 3:30 PM
WHAT: Press conference regarding health care ruling, supporting better care for Iowans
WHO: Ross Daniels and Amy Ward, of West Des Moines
Don Brown, Iowa Alliance for Retired Americans
Molly Tafoya, One Iowa
WHERE: State Capitol Building, Room 116; East 9th and Grand, Des Moines, IA
WHEN: Friday, June 29, 11:00 AM
WHAT: Press conference regarding health care ruling, supporting better care for Iowans
WHO: Senator Amanda Ragan
Midge Slater, Iowa Alliance for Retired Americans
Matt Sinovic, Progress Iowa
WHERE: Cerro Gordo Courthouse, 1st Floor, Board Room; 220 N Washington Ave, Mason City, IA
WHEN: Friday, June 29, 5:30 PM
WHAT: Rally and press conference regarding health care ruling, supporting better care for Iowans
WHO: Sue Dinsdale, Iowa Citizen Action Network
Chris Schwartz, Working Families Win
WHERE: At the intersection of Kimball & Ridgeway, Waterloo, IA
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Background:
Since being signed into law, Iowa families have received the following benefits from the Affordable Care Act:
- 42,015 Iowans on Medicare saved an average of $616 on prescription drugs, for a total savings of $25,876,475.
- 18,012 Iowans under the age of 26 gained coverage under the health care law.
- 388,676 people with Medicare in Iowa received free preventive services - such as mammograms and colonoscopies - or a free annual wellness visit with their doctor.
- 1,187,000 Iowans, including 433,000 women and 311,000 children, are free from worrying about lifetime limits on coverage.
- Insurance companies are required to spend 80% of premium dollars on health care instead of overhead.
