Today, Reps. Bera (D-CA), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced H.R. 3107, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019, which would improve delivery of care by streamlining and standardizing prior authorization in Medicare Advantage, while also providing much needed oversight and transparency of health insurance for America's seniors.… Read more »
Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Scott Peters (D-CA), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) last week introduced H.R. 1841, the Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act. This bill would ensure that we have high-quality data on where general surgeons are in short supply around the country, particularly in rural and other under-served communities."We already know that… Read more »
Representatives Bera (D-CA), Gottheimer (D-NJ), Walorski (R-IN), and Marchant (R-TX) yesterday introduced H.R. 1398, the Health Insurance Tax Relief Act. This bill would stop the Affordable Care Act's Health Insurance Tax from going into effect until after 2021 and save consumers hundreds of dollars. According to America's Health Insurance Plans, the HIT could increase premiums by over… Read more »
SACRAMENTO, CA – Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) today was joined by Sacramento Police Chief Dan Hahn, Sacramento Metro Assistant Chief Maurice Johnson, and first responders to unveil H.R. 6571, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act. September is National Suicide Prevention Month and studies have indicated that first responders could be at a higher risk for suicide than other professions. The federal government must do more to study, prevent, and respond to mental health challenges among first responders. Read more »
My office is hosting our third annual Brain Health Forum. The Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California will also be participating in the program and providing resources to the community. Read more »
I sent an email update on Thursday on the latest I'm doing to lower health care costs and expand access to care. Join my email updates today so you don't miss any in the future! Read more »
Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) led members of Congress today in a letter to the House Appropriations Committee urging them not to cut vital pandemic funding. The Trump administration recently proposed slashing allocated, but unspent, funds for a number of programs, including children's health insurance, affordable housing, and emergency pandemic response. Congress is expected to consider… Read more »
Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) introduced two bills today to expand access to affordable health care, simplify enrollment, and empower States to innovate. The two bills, the Pathway to Universal Coverage Act and the Easy Enrollment Act, are the second step in Bera's plan to build on the progress of the Affordable Care Act.Last year Congressman Bera helped lead both the New Democrat… Read more »
Representative Ami Bera, M.D., along with Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Ron Kind (D-WI), and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), today announced the creation of the new bipartisan Health Care Innovation Caucus. Supported by a diverse group of health care organizations across the country, the caucus will advance a legislative agenda that encourages innovative policy ideas to improve the quality… Read more »
Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. released the following statement after news broke that the Trump administration will end key Affordable Care Act subsidies:"This is sabotage, plain and simple," said Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. "Why is this administration so set on hurting millions of Americans? As a doctor, I swore an oath to do no harm – it's time the Trump administration take that same oath.Despite… Read more »
