Healthy Families, Healthy Communities

The cost of health insurance and housing are the biggest challenges faced by many Vermonters. Republicans in Washington are dismantling the Affordable Care Act and cutting funding for Medicare and Medicaid. Making health insurance more affordable and ensuring Vermonters have access to treatment without barriers for drug addiction and mental health is critical. All Vermonters should be able to afford to rent, buy, and own a home.

Resources for opiate addiction and mental health -- Continue to prioritize funding to ensure that every Vermonter suffering from addiction or mental illness gets timely treatment.

Defending the Affordable Care Act -- As Republicans in Washington try to dismantle the ACA and disrupt health insurance markets driving premiums up, we will fight to make health insurance affordable for working families and children.

Continue to push for universal primary care -- Support a study to determine a responsible way to pay for this program that will save Vermonters money and increase access to health care.

Access to safe and affordable housing - Work to fund programs that protect and create safe and affordable housing for working families and vulnerable seniors.

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