For working people, healthcare isn’t theoretical, it’s personal. It’s whether you can see a doctor when you’re sick, afford the medication you need, or get treatment without worrying about financial ruin. Right now, too many families are one layoff, injury, or slowdown away from losing coverage entirely and way too many families are struggling to afford rising premium costs.
I will fight to bring down the cost of healthcare, because everyone who works hard should be able to afford insurance that actually gets them the care they need.
We should undo the huge health care funding cuts that have led to double-digit premium increases. My opponent supported the biggest health care cut in American history and allowed the Affordable Care Act tax credits to expire, which is one reason we have seen huge premium increases in Ohio. I support restoring that funding so prices come down. By taking pressure off the system, this will bring down prices for everyone – no matter how you get your insurance.
I support bringing down the cost of prescription drugs by letting Medicare negotiate with drug companies. Americans pay way too much for prescription drugs, and we should crack down on drug companies making huge profits while Americans struggle to afford medicine they need.
I will fight to keep rural hospitals open. No one should have to drive hours to see a doctor or access an emergency room. Step one for protecting rural hospitals is restoring the health care cuts Max Miller voted for. Those cuts put our hospitals at risk, and we must reverse them.
Ask any working person if they truly understand their health insurance plan. Most don’t, and that’s not their fault. Between networks, deductibles, co-pays, surprise bills, and coverage denials, the system feels like a shell game designed to wear people down.
That confusion is where costs are hidden.
Working families shouldn’t need a law degree to figure out whether they’re covered or what something will cost. A healthcare system that makes people afraid to seek care isn’t working. It’s failing the very people it’s supposed to protect.
Taking care of a human being isn’t radical. It’s the baseline responsibility of a society that values its people.
I believe healthcare policy should start with one simple question: does this help people get the care they need without fear, delay, or financial devastation?
That means strengthening access, increasing transparency, and making sure workers aren’t punished for getting sick, injured, or growing older. It also means recognizing that healthcare costs hit working families hardest, not politicians or executives insulated from those pressures.
If you work hard, play by the rules, and contribute to your community, you should be able to count on a healthcare system that treats you with dignity. That’s not asking for special treatment. It’s asking for common sense.
