TRUMP CARES vs OBAMA SCARES: DEBUNKING THE LEFT'S CLAIM ON RAPE & SEXUAL ASSAULT BEING NON COVERED PRE-EXISTING CONDITION

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Victims, real life victims are being victimized by Media and weak and irresponsible reporting.
 
In the last few days more and more outrageous claims have been dropped about what is and is not covered in the new AHCA being currently considered in the Senate.

One of the most disturbing things we are seeing is that there people, large organizations as well, who are taking nibbles and bites out of what Democrats and opponents of the proposed AHCA are saying and bloating them up in attempt to stir the pot. What their motive is never is too clear, but they are doing it none the less.

Just a few days ago even we saw that several organizations were saying that those with a history of rape, sexual assault, or such abuse wouldn't be covered under the new legislation if passed.  Here is one claim we saw from UltraViolet:

Look at the smirks on their faces as they celebrate taking healthcare away from millions and declaring war on women. #AHCA pic.twitter.com/keqxlQyfgs

— UltraViolet (@UltraViolet) May 4, 2017

And to push the limits, media outlets ran with it. This is not ok! We saw headlines like this:

In Trump’s America, Being Sexually Assaulted Could Make Your Health Insurance More Expensive (New York Magazine) Rape and domestic violence could be pre-existing conditions (CNN) Under the GOP’s health plan, sexual assault could be considered a pre-existing condition (mic.com) and another in  Washington Post also made this claim (op-ed on Washingtonpost.com)

Now, we will keep this simple-ish. The claim that Sexual Assault, Rape, or Domestic Violence could be a pre-existing condition. Yes-- it COULD be. This is where the claims go wrong though. Most states,  48 of them (except Idaho and Vermont) have provisions on the books, enacted in 1999 model legislation by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, that bans insurers from discriminating against sexual abuse survivors and protect these at risk groups in our citizenry (America’s Health Insurance Plans.)

Bottom Line: Even if the bill is passed without revision as we saw it in the House last week -- 48 states have some provisions in place, at least 45 of them have comprehensive laws that protect their citizens, so there is no need to be fearful.

This and many other issues are prime examples why State Rights are so important, local as well. Federal Law is just that, and the States are to govern themselves under that umbrella as they see fit, counties, and cities, and so on. There is no better way to regulate than in a smaller capacity, one which can meet the more specific and defined needs of it's people.

We could go on and on, but for those of you who really want to see this clearly, you understand that these claims have zero basis behind them, that there is rarely any compelling evidence to support the RAGE we are seeing.

The nitty gritty: If you think you may be among a group or section of the population at risk of losing insurance or are in a position where you think you may not be covered and want to make sure that your congress person is advocating for you, call them. It is that easy. Just a simple call. Also, there is keeping up to date with what is passed. We suggest following reputable sources that provide resources and data you can use to stay informed, not just media hype outlets.



 What we see is a complex health bill, one which has real big problems that require fixing. The goal is not to take away coverage, the goal is to reconstruct the entire bill to make sure that it is efficient. The other option was to entirely repeal the bill which would cause even further unrest, so in doing the amendments, in revising the bill to make it more functional, this is better for ALL Americans -- But we have to keep our heads about us on this. Think before you jump to conclusions.

To follow are some links where you can get up to date info on this legislation and more: here and here and other legislation here (White House Updates) and here (Open Congress)! And here is the FAQ from the House GOP on the bill here.

Stay informed. God Bless!