Rep. Kind’s Statement on President Obama’s Visit to Milwaukee

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind released the below statement on President Obama’s visit to Milwaukee to celebrate Milwaukee’s work to get uninsured individuals to take advantage of the Affordable Care Act and sign up for health insurance:

“Congratulations to Milwaukee on winning the “Healthy Communities Challenge”. Milwaukee worked hard to reach out and encourage Wisconsin’s uninsured to take advantage of affordable and quality health insurance offered because of the Affordable Care Act.”

“Since 2013 the uninsured rate in Wisconsin has dropped from 11.7% to 5.9%, which shows the great work the Affordable Care Act is doing to help people get health insurance. With the passage of the ACA we have seen the largest and fastest reduction of the uninsured rate since Medicare was created.”

“While this award is a great accomplishment it also highlights the need for Governor Walker to put partisan politics aside and finally accept federal Medicaid expansion money, just as 10 other republican governors have done. That simple step on his part would help thousands more Wisconsinites afford health insurance.”

“I look forward to continuing to work with President Obama and others willing to ensure that all Wisconsinites have access to affordable and quality health care.”