Health Care
Fighting for Quality, Affordable Health Care for All Hoosiers
Every Hoosier deserves affordable, high-quality health care, regardless of income, background, or medical history. As your representative, I am committed to lowering costs, expanding access, investing in medical research, and ensuring that no one is denied care due to pre-existing conditions. From protecting Medicare and Medicaid to leading efforts in cancer research, veterans’ health, and rare disease advocacy, I will continue fighting to improve our health care system.
The Affordable Care Act & Expanding Access to Care
In 2010, I proudly voted to pass the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which transformed our nation’s health care system and provided millions of Americans with access to quality coverage. Thanks to the ACA:
245,000 Hoosiers gained coverage
Indiana’s uninsured rate dropped from 15.3% to 10.1%
2.9 million Hoosiers now have private insurance that covers preventive care with no out-of-pocket costs
1.2 million Hoosiers with pre-existing conditions are protected from coverage denials
Despite these gains, we must continue to build on the ACA’s successes, not dismantle them. I will keep fighting against any efforts to weaken the ACA and will work to lower costs, improve coverage, and expand access to ensure no Hoosier is left behind.
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Strengthening Medicaid
For many low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, Medicaid is a lifeline. Thanks to Indiana’s Medicaid expansion (HIP 2.0), nearly 400,000 Hoosiers now have health care coverage. However, burdensome restrictions—like work requirements—have made it harder for some to access care.
I strongly oppose efforts to cut Medicaid and will continue fighting to protect and expand coverage for those who need it most.
Protecting Medicare & Supporting Our Seniors
Medicare provides essential health care to millions of seniors, and I am committed to keeping it strong for future generations. The ACA strengthened Medicare by closing the prescription drug loophole and extending the Medicare Trust Fund by nearly a decade. I will continue working to:
Lower out-of-pocket costs for seniors
Expand access to prescription drugs and preventive care
Oppose efforts to privatize or cut Medicare benefits
Lowering Prescription Drug Prices
Skyrocketing prescription drug prices are placing an enormous burden on Hoosiers. While medical research and innovation are critical, pharmaceutical companies should not put profits over people. That’s why I support policies to:
Allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices
Increase transparency and accountability in drug pricing
Expand access to generic and lower-cost alternatives
Support the Safe Step Act, which improves access to needed medications by reforming "step therapy" policies
Investing in Medical Research & Innovation
Scientific advancements in medicine save lives, and I am committed to ensuring that Indiana remains a leader in biomedical research and innovation. That’s why I strongly support funding for research programs and institutes and have worked to:
Lead a bipartisan effort to increase funding to the National Institutes of Health.
Expand federal funding for cancer research, including pancreatic cancer and rare diseases
Advance new diagnostic tools to ensure faster, more accurate disease detection
Support legislation that accelerates rare disease treatments and cures
Improving Veterans’ Health Care & Medical Research
America’s veterans have sacrificed for our country, and they deserve the best possible medical care. That’s why I have supported and fought for:
VA Medical & Prosthetic Research Funding to advance treatments for combat-related injuries
Better mental health resources for veterans, including increased funding for PTSD and suicide prevention
Expanded access to telehealth services for disabled veterans
Ensuring Health Equity for All Communities
Health disparities persist across racial, socioeconomic, and geographic lines. I am committed to addressing barriers to care, improving maternal health outcomes, and ensuring equitable access to medical services. That includes:
Strengthening Black maternal health initiatives to combat high maternal mortality rates
Expanding access to community health centers in underserved areas
Addressing environmental health concerns that disproportionately impact communities of color
Commitment to a Stronger Health Care System
Health care is a fundamental right, not a privilege. I will continue fighting for policies that:
Ensure every Hoosier has access to affordable care
Expand funding for life-saving research and innovation
Protect Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans' health care
Lower prescription drug prices and out-of-pocket costs
Together, we can build a health care system that puts patients first and leaves no one behind.