Health Care

This morning, during his weekly conversation on WHTC, Congressman Huizenga discussed the coronavirus and the latest developments on action in Washington  To listen to the interview, click here.  Read more »

I am reaching out to ensure you have the best available information to protect and care for yourself and your loved ones as we learn more about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) considers the coronavirus to be a serious public health threat. It is important that you are aware of the disease and the efforts necessary to prevent its… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) met with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to discuss the sudden disruption in health care for Muskegon County residents due to the possible closure of Muskegon Family Care. After the meeting Congressman Huizenga released the following statement:  “First and foremost my top priority is making sure the patients at Muskegon… Read more »

On Friday, March 6, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will be hosting a Veterans Resource Fair in Oceana County. The resource fair is designed to help veterans, as well as the surviving family of veterans, learn about and discuss the different resources available to the veteran community at the local, state, and federal level. The Veterans Resource Fair will take place from 10… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Republican Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 535 – the PFAS Action Act. “West Michigan has seen first-hand the negative impact PFAS can have on drinking water as well as the environment,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “While I don’t agree with every facet of this bill, the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement regarding his desire to lower prescription drug costs:  “Lowering the cost of prescription drugs for seniors, families, and patients across West Michigan should be a bipartisan endeavor. Instead, the Speaker and the Democrat majority chose not to work with Republicans and ram through a very partisan messaging… Read more »

Congressman Bill Huizenga wants a multi-share health coverage pilot program for low-income uninsured workers. Huizenga (R-MI 2) introduced a bill last week that seeks $36 million in federal funding over four years for the, the Community Multi-Share Coverage Program Act. The money would go towards five pilot sites around the country. Huizenga says he borrowed the "Multi-share” model… Read more »

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) joined health care leaders from Access Health in Muskegon to unveil HR 4925, the Community Multi-Share Coverage Program Act (CMCP). This West Michigan inspired multi-share health care legislation is designed as a 4-year national demonstration pilot. The CMCP Act would provide $36 million in grants to support up to five community multi-share… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), released the following statement after the Health and Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the awarding of a $1,092,899 grant to Spectrum Health for its Strong Beginnings Program. Strong Beginnings is a collaboration of Kent County organizations and agencies dedicated to improving maternal-child health and eliminating racial and… Read more »