Democratic Washington Governor Jay Inslee is among a bipartisan group of governors speaking out against a Trump administration decision that could narrow access to health insurance benefits for those with pre-existing conditions.
Inslee, Republican Ohio Governor John Kasich, and the governors of Montana, Alaska, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Nevada, North Carolina, and Maryland issued a joint statement Monday, saying the administration’s move would hurt families in their states, add uncertainty to insurance markets, and go against American values.
The administration revealed in a recent legal brief that the Justice Department no longer plans to defend the portion of the Obama-era Affordable Care Act related to pre-existing conditions.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told senators that Republican President Donald Trump supports accessible health insurance for those with pre-existing conditions. (AP)
