Portal to collect health care stories

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-NM, has launched a new tool on his website for New Mexicans to share their stories about having access to quality, affordable health care. The online portal will enable people across the state to share their health care experiences and share how the potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would impact their lives.

“It’s criminal for Republicans to strip millions of Americans of their health care. Repealing the ACA without a plan in place will quickly cause chaos in the market,” said Heinrich in a statement. “Health care costs will skyrocket, and Americans will lose key benefits like free preventable care. Health care providers, especially rural hospitals, could be forced to shut their doors and turn away sick Americans. I have heard from many New Mexicans who have told me how access to health care coverage has impacted their families and even saved their lives. Please share your personal stories so I can put human faces on the implications of ‘Repeal and Run’ health care policies coming from the Republican Congress and the Trump White House,” he said.

Heinrich said that through the ACA, 30 million Americans have gained affordable health care coverage — some for the first time.

New Mexicans can share their health care stories through Heinrich’s website by clicking here.