Lincoln: After Decades of Gender Discrimination, Health Insurance Reform Will Treat Women as Equals
“For far too long, the unique health care needs of our women and mothers have been used as a way for insurance companies to enhance their own profits, or to deny care to women altogether,” Lincoln said. “That comes to an end now, with this new health insurance reform law. In Arkansas and around the country, the unfairly inflated cost of health insurance for women has prevented many from being able to access care. And, many insurance plans in Arkansas have not even covered the benefits that women really need, like maternity care. This is unacceptable, and I am proud to have voted for the Senate health insurance reform plan that will correct these inequities and treat women fairly.”
Lincoln: Arkansas Small Business Owners Will Benefit From Immediate Tax Relief in Health Insurance Reform Law
“Small businesses across Arkansas have a lot to look forward to,” Lincoln said. “Beginning this year these firms will have access to a tax credit so they are able to purchase health insurance for their employees. In Arkansas, we know that more than 295,000 small business workers are uninsured because the owners of small firms can’t access reasonable premium rates for their employees, and those that can offer coverage struggle with unpredictable premium hikes from year to year.
Lincoln: Health Reform Legislation Protects Arkansas Hospitals, Prevents more than $15 million in funding cut
