Late last week, I had an opportunity to speak with Second District business on the problems and challenges they are facing. Specifically, we discussed how unintended consequences of the Affordable Care Act have impacted their ability to grow, expand and hire more employees.
In particular, we discussed the implications of something called the Health Insurance Tax and the problems this was posing on businesses back home in NC. This roundtable gave me an opportunity to talk about H.R. 928, a bipartisan bill in the House to repeal the Health Insurance Tax (HIT) which will provide permanent relief to small businesses. Click here to read an article from The News & Observer on this round table.
This week, I sent a letter to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) as I have deep concerns with a recent proposal from them. This proposal would severely limit access to prosthetic care for Medicare beneficiaries and negatively impact veterans who have sustained limb amputations. As a nurse, I know that prosthetic and orthotic devices are crucial for independent living and improving the quality of life for seniors and veterans, so I have urged Secretary Burwell to rescind this proposal and conduct additional conversations with stakeholders. Click here to read the press release or click here to read my letter to Secretary Burwell.
I hope each of you have had an enjoyable summer with your families and hope that the new school year is off to a smooth start. As always, please contact me in my Asheboro, Dunn or D.C. office if there is any way I can be of service to you.
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