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What’s up next for national health care now that the Senate has finally passed a health care bill? The following update from Kaiser Health News may give you some insights as to what may yet lie ahead on this bumpy road to health care reform. The Senate is planning a rare Christmas Eve vote on Thursday, December 24, on its comprehensive healthcare reform bill. The resignation of Howard Roberts, NYC Transit (NYCT) President is a loss for NYC’s community of people with disabilities and a gain for Philadelphia. The House is about to vote on their health reform bill. The time to call and have your voice heard in support of people with disabilities and health care is NOW. 
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Republican Health Reform Proposal. Health Reform Comparison Tools Last week’s announcement on health care reform by Democrats has spurred republicans into action.
More The Republican Party is set to announce their version of an alternative health care reform bill to Congress just as the House is getting ready to take up the Democratic version. The Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) was unveiled October 29th by Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). It has a win for the disability community: health insurance purchased through the proposed insurance exchange must cover wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment. In an effort to help pay for health care reform, the Senate Finance Committee included a $40 billion tax on medical devices that manufacturers would have to pay to the federal government over 10 years.
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