Sherrill Will Fight To Protect Coverage for Pre-existing Conditions, Webber Won’t

Sherrill Joins with Local Family to Highlight Webber’s Record on Pre-existing Condition Coverage

Fairfield, NJ – Over 300,000 residents of New Jersey’s 11th District live with pre-existing conditions. These residents and their families rely on healthcare coverage, guaranteed by the Affordable Care Act. At a time when the Affordable Care Act – specifically coverage for pre-existing conditions – is under constant threat by Congress, it’s more important than ever to elect representatives who will fight to protect the gains in coverage made under the ACA.

Meanwhile, Assemblyman Jay Webber has a record that makes it clear that he won’t support the Affordable Care Act and will stand with the administration on rolling back guaranteed coverage for pre-existing conditions.

Scott Morgan of Denville, New Jersey, is the father of a 2-year-old daughter who was born with a number of heart, lung, and lymphatic issues which require ongoing care from a variety of specialists. He and his wife Elena rely on protections within the Affordable Care Act which congressional leaders have repeatedly attempted to repeal.

“Assemblyman Webber’s record of voting against coverage for pre-existing conditions terrifies us. We rely on protections provided by the Affordable Care Act to maintain our daughter Josie’s healthcare,” said Scott Morgan. “Without it, our family would likely be bankrupted. We are proud supporters of Mikie Sherrill because we know that she’ll stand up to protect coverage for pre-existing conditions and for our daughter Josie.”

“Parents like Scott and Elena shouldn’t have to worry about making the decision between paying their mortgage or paying for healthcare for their child,” said Mikie Sherrill. “Coverage for pre-existing conditions was an essential gain of the Affordable Care Act, and the 300,000 plus residents of the 11th District need someone in office who will work to protect their coverage, not actively try to strip it from them.”

Assemblyman Jay Webber has voted repeatedly against coverage for pre-existing conditions:

• Hearing aids for children (S467, 2008)

• Infertility (S1398, 2017)

• Sickle Cell Anemia (A1120, 2012)

• Developmental Disability Therapy (A2238, 2009)

• Adolescent Depression Screenings (A1469, 2017)

In Congress, Mikie Sherrill will work to improve our healthcare system so every American has quality and affordable healthcare. She is committed to strengthening the ACA, protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions, while finding ways to expand care.