SEIU launched a new TV ad buy today about the importance of healthcare reform in regaining the economic prosperity of this nation.
The ad focuses visually on the nation's manufacturing sector and opens with: "At a time when American businesses are hurting, why should we worry about fixing health care? Because quality, affordable health care can save money and make businesses more competitive."
Watch it now:
The multi-million dollar national television ad was unveiled by all the sponsoring organizations at a news conference in Washington, D.C. earlier today. It will air on cable news networks, network news shows and Sunday morning news shows at least until February 5.
Fixing our ailing economy sits at the top of everyone's agenda--and it's clear that meaningful health care reform is a crucial component to fixing America's economic crisis.Take action now and tell Congress to support of President-elect Obama's healthcare reform, economic recovery and long-term growth plan.
Americans who pay their own individual healthcare premiums, (who do not have employer-provided healthcare, are at very high risk of filing bankruptcy or foreclosing on their homes. When
30% or more of your take-home pay goes to paying your healthcare premium, there's not much left for mortgage, food, tuition, etc. If you have a pre-existing health condition, even if you have a low claim history, you're penalized much more. Each year, the premiums increase dramatically, 25% or more. What other industry "gets away with" increasing their prices that much, every year? I've asked my health insurance co. to help me reduce my premium -- I'm willing to pay full doctor visit, full prescription, all I need is catastrophic coverage, but that's not even an option. The priority needs to be those who do not have employer health insurance to begin with.