This afternoon, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) took to the House floor to discuss the impact of ObamaCare on Michigan and share what he has heard from constituents on how the law is impacting families and individuals across West Michigan.
Remarks:
At least 225,000 residents of Michigan have, or will shortly receive, letters informing them that their currently held health insurance policies will be canceled because of ObamaCare.
To put this number in context - more people in Michigan have had their private health care plans canceled due to ObamaCare than have even "selected" a private plan nationwide on HealthCare.gov.
Adding insult to injury, the dismal enrollment number announced by the Administration does not represent an accurate depiction of the "ObamaCare Experience." Whether it's Nancy from Grant, Barbara from Walker, Terry from Grandville or David from Twin Lake, my constituents all seem to be sharing the same experience: frustration, followed by exasperation, rounded out with higher costs they cannot afford. We hear you, and I am here for you.
The reality of the "ObamaCare Experience" is a website that is difficult to navigate - when it actually works - coupled with policy options that result in higher health care costs for Michigan consumers.
I applaud my friend and colleague Fred Upton who is going to be leading the charge to provide a legislative solution to this problem tomorrow. I hope our friends across the aisle will be able to provide that same relief to their constituents and I hope they join me in doing so.
