As your constituent, I am writing to ask you to support the “Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act” (H.R. 919), which has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill would make it easier for people with chronic illnesses - like diabetes, asthma, or high blood pressure - to get the care they need, even if they have a high-deductible health insurance plan. Right now, many people with these plans have to pay a lot out of pocket before their insurance helps. That can stop people from going to the doctor or getting medicine when they need it. This bill expands on a 2019 IRS rule that lets some health plans pay for chronic condition care before patients reached their full deductible. After the rule was introduced, over 75% of employers adopted it to enhance healthcare benefits for their workers. Passing this bill would make the rule permanent and help patients stay healthier, lower the need for expensive emergency care and hospital stays, and reduce the financial strain on families. Please support the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act to save money and save lives. Thank you for your leadership and for considering this important issue.

As your constituent, I’m writing to urge you to support the “Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act” (H.R. 919), which has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This important bill would help people living with chronic conditions - such as asthma, high blood pressure, and diabetes - access the care they need, even if they’re enrolled in high-deductible health plans. Right now, many patients must pay large out-of-pocket costs before their insurance starts covering their treatment. This can lead people to delay or skip doctor visits and medications - putting their health at serious risk. The bill builds on a 2019 IRS rule that allowed some health plans to cover chronic disease treatments before patients meet their deductible. After that rule was issued, more than 75% of employers used it to improve health benefits for their employees. Making this rule permanent through the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act would be a critical step forward. It would help people stay healthier, avoid costly emergency room visits and hospital stays, and ease the financial burden on families across the country. Please support this legislation to improve access to care, reduce costs, and protect the health of millions of Americans. Thank you for your attention to this vital issue.

As your constituent, I am writing to respectfully ask for your support of the “Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act” (H.R. 919), which recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill would make it easier for individuals living with chronic illnesses - such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension - to access necessary care, even when they have high-deductible health insurance plans. Today, many people with high-deductible plans face significant out-of-pocket costs before their insurance coverage begins. These financial barriers often prevent patients from seeking timely medical attention or filling essential prescriptions, putting their health - and their lives - at greater risk. The Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act builds upon a 2019 IRS rule that allowed certain health plans to cover chronic disease treatments before patients met their deductibles. After this rule was implemented, more than 75% of employers chose to adopt it to strengthen health coverage for their employees. By making this policy permanent, the bill would help more patients stay on top of their health, prevent costly hospitalizations and emergency visits, and reduce the financial pressure on American families. I urge you to support the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act. Your leadership can make a meaningful difference in helping people live healthier lives and in creating a more affordable healthcare system for everyone. Thank you for considering this important legislation.