Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, today expressed disapproval of the proposed Republican budget for FY 2013, which was introduced this week by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis. “Once again Republicans failed to learn their lesson from the last budget proposal by insisting on burdening the middle class and our seniors,” said Cuellar. “We cannot propose draconian budget cuts and proposals that will leave their well-being in jeopardy. We are a better nation than that and we can co... Read more

Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-Laredo), today recognized the many health care benefits that the Affordable Care Act has provided for millions of Americans and will work hard to make sure these benefits are not taken away. “As each provision rolls into effect, we witness the real-life positive impacts that it has on our parents, children, and grandparents and our families can rest assured that their health care and well-being is protected,” said Congressman Cuellar “These direct results make it mo... Read more

Today Congressman Henry Cuellar praised the addition of a new preventive service to Medicare’s preventive services that are available for recipients under the Affordable Care Act. “Preventive health services are an excellent way to help keep our Medicare beneficiaries in good health and help keep their medical expenses low by reducing their doctor’s office visits,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Obesity can cause serious illnesses and by offering this preventive service, Medicare is helping our seni... Read more

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that a provision included in the Affordable Care Act created a significant increase in the number of 18-24 year olds with health insurance in the United States over the past year, according to a report released by the Census Bureau. Read more

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction officially rolled out the website for the committee: Read more

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that starting today health insurers seeking to increase their rates by 10 percent or more must submit their request to state or federal reviewers to determine whether the increase is reasonable. This review program was created by the Affordable Care Act and will bring greater transparency, accountability, and, in many cases, lower costs for families and small business owners who struggle to afford coverage. In many states, federal agencies now have the... Read more

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced today Congressional District 28 is directly benefiting from health care reform by paying less for prescription drugs – more than 2,169 Medicare beneficiaries in the ‘donut hole’ or coverage gap saved $1,268,560, after the enactment of the Affordable Care Act. Read more

Anniversary On July 1, 1966, the Medicare program was officially launched. The successful enactment was a landmark achievement for the Democratic Party and the nation. Medicare transformed what it meant to be a senior or a physically disabled person in this country by providing health coverage. In 1964, only 51 percent of Americans over 65 had health coverage. Today, coverage is virtually universal. Forty-five years ago, nearly 30 percent of seniors lived below the poverty level. Today, that num... Read more

Legislation co-sponsored by Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) that helps hospitals in South Texas attract nurses and reauthorizes the H-1C temporary visa program for foreign nurses to come to the United States was voted out of the House Judiciary Committee today and now heads for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more

The next effective date of benefits of health reform is coming up. Here are some of the key provisions that will take effect on January 1, 2011: Read more