GREEN BAY, WI — This afternoon, Protect Our Care’s Care Force One arrived in Green Bay to highlight how the Inflation Reduction Act’s measures will lower premiums and prescription drug costs for millions of Americans. The groundbreaking legislation works to reduce racial inequities in health care, improve care for seniors, strengthen families, and save lives. During today’s event, speakers explained how the bill lowers premiums for 13 million Americans and will lower prescription drug costs by giving Medicare the power to negotiate for lower drug prices. You can watch the event here.
NE Wisconsin resident Vik Verma recounted his own story and how crucial the Affordable Care Act was in accessing healthcare, as well as how much the advanced premium tax credits first passed into law under the American Rescue Plan, and extended under the Inflation Reduction Act, have meant to him. “Thankfully, because of the Inflation Reduction Act, the enhanced subsidies that I benefit from have now been extended for another 3 years,” said Verma. “I am so grateful that those in similar situations as I found myself in will be able to receive these benefits. The relief and peace of mind they provide cannot be overstated.”
Dr. Kristin Lyerly, an OBGYN, recounted how the Affordable Care Act has benefitted women, and spoke movingly about what the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has meant for Wisconsin women. “Abortion is health care – it’s not this binary choice that politicians want you to make. Abortion care is part of the spectrum of pregnancy care – from fertility treatment, to miscarriage management, to caring for women with complicated pregnancies. Abortion care is fundamental health care, and it is not avaiable to women in Wisconsin right now.” Dr. Lyerly described the effects of the criminal ban on abortion as “chilling,” and not just for those seeking abortion care.
“As governor, I’ve been committed to expanding healthcare access in Wisconsin and ensuring every Wisconsinite receives affordable and high-quality care — especially for the nearly 2.4 million people who live with a pre-existing condition in our state,” said Governor Evers. “We need leaders at every level of government who will protect every person’s basic human right to make their own medical decisions. I have been a brick wall against Republicans’ war on healthcare and reproductive freedom at the state level.”
Tomorrow, the “Lower Costs, Better Care” tour will continue in Eau Claire. For more information, please visit protectourcare.org/bus-tour/.
You can watch the event here.
Protect Our Care’s Care Force One will make stops in:
Bangor, Maine on Monday, October 3, 2022
Portsmouth, New Hampshire on Monday, October 3, 2022
Concord, New Hampshire on Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Hartford, Connecticut on Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Scranton, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, October 5, 2022
New Brunswick, New Jersey on Thursday, October 6, 2022
Marlton, New Jersey on Thursday, October 6, 2022
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Friday, October 7, 2022
Morgantown, West Virginia on Friday, October 7, 2022
Columbus, Ohio on Monday, October 10, 2022
Cleveland, Ohio on Monday, October 10, 2022
Flint, Michigan on Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Green Bay, Wisconsin on Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Thursday, October 13, 2022
St. Paul, Minnesota on Thursday, October 13, 2022
Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, October 14, 2022
Kansas City, Kansas on Friday, October 14, 2022
Reno, Nevada on Monday, October 17, 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Flagstaff, Arizona on Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Tucson, Arizona on Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Albuquerque, New Mexico on Thursday, October 20, 2022
Boulder/Fort Collins, Colorado on Thursday, October 20, 2022
Denver, Colorado on Friday, October 21, 2022
Richmond, Virginia on Monday, October 24, 2022
Raleigh, North Carolina on Monday, October 24, 2022
Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Augusta, Georgia on Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Savannah, Georgia on Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Orlando, Florida on Thursday, October 27, 2022
Tampa, Florida on Thursday, October 27, 2022
Miami, Florida on Friday, October 28, 2022
TBA: October 31-November 4, 2022
