A group of interested residents of Franklin, Grundy and Marion counties gathered at the Federal Courthouse in Winchester on Sept. 19 to demonstrate their support for full implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). They were also supporting the extension of Medicaid benefits in Tennessee to all who qualify based on income.
Flo Wilson of Monteagle began the rally with a few remarks on the importance of moving forward to ensure that everyone who needs health insurance can get it for the coming year, either through the insurance exchange set up by the federal government or through Medicaid.
Pat Pulliam of Sewanee spoke of her own experiences with health care expenses and insurance, and strongly supported the full implementation of the ACA so that all could be covered by some kind of affordable care. Several other participants spoke out with their view.
Members of this group had written letters to U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais, which were collected and delivered to the Congressman’s district office manager at the Federal Building. Attendees were urged to share their views in writing with the governor and state legislators, as well, in order to address the Medicaid issue.
This event was part of recent similar gatherings on health care issues around the state and the nation sponsored by Organizing for Action.
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