1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my deep concern about the current state of our healthcare system and to urge you to support comprehensive healthcare reform, specifically Medicare for All. Recent proposals from the Trump administration and Republican allies are not only inadequate but potentially dangerous for millions of Americans. The suggestion to provide Americans with a $6,500 check for healthcare is woefully insufficient and could lead to disastrous consequences. This amount falls far short of covering real medical costs, potentially resulting in more medical bankruptcies and unnecessary deaths. We need a solution that addresses the root causes of our healthcare crisis, not a band-aid approach that leaves vulnerable Americans at risk. Medicare for All represents a long-term, sustainable solution to our healthcare challenges. It would ensure that every American has access to quality healthcare without the fear of financial ruin. While we work towards this goal, I urge you to support interim measures that can provide immediate relief. These include extending enhanced tax credits, repealing Medicaid cuts, expanding Medicare coverage, and banning stock buybacks for health insurance companies. The current system disproportionately benefits insurance and drug companies at the expense of ordinary Americans. It's time for a healthcare system that works for all of us. Recent Republican proposals to cut Medicaid funding to benefit wealthy tech CEOs are particularly egregious and must be opposed. As your constituent, I ask you to stand firm against these harmful proposals and to champion real healthcare reform. Support Medicare for All and fight for interim measures that will protect and expand healthcare access for all Americans. Our lives and financial security depend on your action.