Senator Blanche Lincoln’s

Health Care Resources Page

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 Links

Health Reform Proposals in Congress

U.S. Senate Committee on Finance:

Lincoln is a member of the Senate Finance Committee which is working to craft legislation thatwill 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

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

8-13-09, Lincoln Keynotes 37th Annual Behavioral Health
Institute Luncheon in Hot Springs

8-11-09, Lincoln Welcomes VA Secretary to Arkansas to Highlight Rural Veterans’ Health Care Services 

7-31-09, Getting our Fiscal House Back in Order (Guest Column)

7-29-09, Health Care Reform Must Help Arkansas’s Small Businesses 

7-28-09, Lincoln Named a Champion in Fight Against Obesity 

7-25-09, Lincoln: Health Care Reform Must Lower Costs, Cover Everyone

7-20-09, Lincoln: Arkansas a National Leader in Expanding Health Care Coverage to More Children 

6-23-09, Lincoln: Senate Finance Committee at Work to Pay for Health Care Reform

6-22-09, Lincoln: Health Reform Should Result in Health Care Coverage for All Arkansans 

5-13-09, Lincoln: Trustees’ Report Reinforces Need for Health Reform 

4-24-09, Taking the Pulse of Health Care (Guest Column) 

4-23-09, Lincoln Giving Arkansans a Voice in Health Care Debate

4-21-09, Lincolnfights to Improve Health Care for Arkansans

4-15-09, Lincoln Visits Springdale on Statewide Health Care Tour

4-14-09, Lincoln Visits Nashville on Statewide Rural Health Care Tour

4-14-09, Lincoln Visits Lake Village on Statewide Rural Health Care Tour

4-14-09, Lincoln Visits Augusta on Statewide Rural Health Care Tour

4-6-09,Lincoln Visits Clinton on Statewide Rural Health Care Tour

4-3-09, Senate Budget Includes Lincoln Proposals for Arkansas’s Small Businesses,
National Guard and Reserve, and Families

4-1-09, Lincoln Receives Award For Work on Health Care

3-24-09, Lincoln, Barrasso Legislation Would Strengthen Mental Health Care Access for Seniors

3-24-09, Report: Small Businesses Lack Choices in Health Insurance Market

3-18-09, Lincoln: Spare No Expense for Veterans’ Health Care

3-18-09, Lincoln: Working Families, Small Businesses Should Not Shoulder Burden of Heath Care Reform

3-13-09, Lincoln Stresses Job Creation, Health Care in Oval Office Meeting

3-2-09, Lincoln Statement on HHS Nominee

2-4-09, Lincoln Provisions Now Law as President Signs Children’s Health Bill

1-30-09, Lincoln, Crapo Introduce Legislation to Allow More Choices for Patients, Respiratory Therapists

1-29-09, Lincoln Fights to Bring Health Care Coverage to More Low-Income, Uninsured Arkansas Children

1-28-09 Lincoln Honored as Champion for Rural Health Care

1-15-09 In New Congress, Lincoln Continues Fight to Improve Children's Health Care

1-14-09, Kohl, Lincoln, Casey, Schakowsy Bill to Address Impending Shortage in Health Care Workforce