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Local Democratic leaders are holding free workshops for residents to learn about getting low-cost health insurance through the Affordable Care Act and other services in Fort Worth.
Anyone who does not have health insurance, buys health insurance outside of work or has health insurance, Medicaid or Medicare but still finds it hard to afford medical care is welcome at the meetings.
The meetings are sponsored by U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth; state Rep. Lon Burnam, D-Fort Worth; Tarrant County Commissioner Roy Brooks; and Fort Worth school Trustee Jacinto Ramos.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Veasey and other members of Congress will join, Hispanic civil rights organization, The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) to discuss key policy issues impacting the U.S. Hispanic community.
WHO: Congressional Remarks – The Honorable Marc Veasey
Congressional Remarks – The Honorable Raul Grijalva
Congressional Remarks – The Honorable Henry Cuellar
Congressional Remarks – The Honorable Ruben Hinojosa
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Veasey announced that, beginning yesterday, thousands of Texans will have access to affordable, quality health insurance as new online Health Insurance Marketplaces open in every state, under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
“Despite the GOP shutdown, this week, Health Insurance Marketplaces under the Affordable Care Act are now open nationwide. This health care law will allow my constituents looking for coverage to purchase affordable, quality health insurance through the new online Marketplace,” Rep. Veasey said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33 released the following statement in response to a new report by the Department of Health and Human Services that consumers in 36 states, including Texas, will see increased competition and lower than expected premiums in the Health Insurance Marketplaces:
WASHINGTON, DC -- Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement regarding the House vote on H.R. 2775 “No Subsidies Without Verification Act”
“Today, instead of bringing up a jobs bill, House Republicans are holding the 41st Vote to undermine and repeal the Affordable Care Act.
H.R. 2775, known as the “No Subsidies Without Verification Act,” would delay millions getting coverage, placing unworkable requirements on HHS that it has no resources to perform and which are outside its role.
VIDEO: Rep. Marc Veasey met several small business entrepreneurs to explain that they should not doubt to keep health care reform.
DALLAS, TX – Today, August 19th, Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) will participate as special guests in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Health Braintrust’s “Making Good Health MY Reality” tour.
Congressman Marc Veasey Cordially Invites you to the
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX – Congressman Continues Promoting Healthy Living in Honor of May is Health & Fitness Month.
Earlier this month, Congressman Marc Veasey introduced a congressional resolution, H.RES 195 that recognizes May as “Health and Fitness Month.” This legislation was the Congressman’s second bill introduced in Congress and encourages Americans to lead healthy lifestyles.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) signed a letter to Governor Rick Perry in response to the Governor’s correspondence to Texas members of Congress on Medicaid expansion. The full Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation- Representatives Pete Gallego, Marc Veasey, Filemon Vela, Beto O'Rouke, Gene Green, Henry Cuellar, Al Green, Lloyd Doggett, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Ruben Hinojosa, Joaquin Castro, and Sheila Jackson Lee - signed on.