Senator Blanche Lincoln’s

Health Care Resources Page

Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act

                    Senator Reid's Letter on CBO Scores

                    Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Scores

                    Implementation Timeline

                    Section-by-Section Analysis 

                    Short Summary

                    Detailed Summary

                    Immediate Benefits

Welcome to my Health Care Resources web page. I hope you will find this information useful. 

Arkansans are concerned about our nation’s economy. I believe one of the most important things we can do to help rebuild our economy and right our long-term fiscal imbalance is to fix our broken health care system.  

After spending the last several months in Arkansas visiting with thousands of my constituents during my rural health care tour and in town hall meetings, I am convinced that we can achieve health insurance reform that:

·       Is deficit neutral, now and in the future, and curbs health care costs down the road;

·       Allows small businesses, the self-employed, and other individuals to shop for affordable, quality options just like federal employees;

·       Cuts the annual estimated $700 billion in inefficiencies, waste, fraud, and abuse;

·       And changes the way insurance companies do business by requiring coverage of pre-existing conditions and allowing individuals to have coverage even if you lose your job.  

I also believe that we can make these necessary reforms without harming those who have health insurance.  My goal has always been to keep what works and make it better.  Creating security and stability for those with insurance must be a priority.  Skyrocketing health care costs are hurting our economy, our families, and our businesses, and the time has come for responsible action.

Health Reform Proposals in Congress

U.S. Senate

US. House of Representatives

U.S. Senate Committee on Finance:

Lincoln is a member of the Senate Finance Committee which is working to craft legislation that will fully pay for health reform without adding to our nation's deficit or raising taxes on Arkansas's working families.  Please use this resource to follow the progress of health reform.

                America’s Healthy Future Act - The Chairman’s Mark                              

                Lincoln on Chairman’s Health Care Reform Proposal

                America's Healthy Future Act Bill Text

                Congressional Budget Office Statement on America's Healthy Future Act

                Joint Committee on Taxation Statement on America’s Healthy Future Act

                Lincoln Announces Plan for Greater Transparency in Health Insurance Reform
                for Arkansans
               
Lincoln's Stamp on the Senate Finance Committee Bill

U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Pensions, and Labor

               Affordable Health Choices Act

               Affordable Health Choices Act Bill Text

     House Energy and Commerce Committee

               America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

               America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 Bill Text

Senator Lincoln’s Health Reform Proposals

Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP):

U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln’s SHOP bill helps small businesses find affordable health insurance.  This bill is a component of America’s Healthy Future Act.

SHOP Summary

SHOP Press Release

RE-Aligning Care Act:

Senator Lincoln’s RE-Aligning Care Act seeks to improve healthcare services and reduce cost of care for Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions.

RE-Aligning Care Act Summary

RE-Aligning Care Act Press Release

Additional Links

Just the Facts: Health Insurance Reform 

Lincoln on the Issues – Health Care 

Lincoln Health Care News   

Press Releases