Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) joined the Atascosa Health Center (AHC) to announce a new $5,000,000 health care facility in Pleasanton that will be funded by an Affordable Care Act federal grant. “Thanks to the health care law, community health centers across Texas, including the Atascosa Health Center, will soon be able to significantly expand services to their patients,”… Read more »

Last week, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) was honored as a “Champion of Healthcare Innovation” by the Healthcare Leadership Council, a coalition of leaders of the nation’s premier healthcare companies and organizations.  The award ceremony took place in Washington, D.C.   “As a Representative of one of the most uninsured districts in the nation, expanding access to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, joined City of Laredo Mayor Raul Salinas, The University of Texas Health Science Center President Dr. William Henrich and VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System Acting Director Ms. Danna Malone at the ground breaking of the new Laredo VA Outpatient Clinic. “Today we celebrate the future of our veteran community, ”Cuellar said. “This… Read more »

On the second anniversary of the landmark Affordable Care Act, Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, shed light on the positive impact that the health care reform law has had on his constituents of the 28th Congressional District in Texas. “Today is more than a milestone, it is a remarkable reminder of the millions of people this law has helped,” said Cuellar. “Those of us who supported… Read more »

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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »