Letter to the Editor - Fix what we have in health care reform

Dear Editor,

The Senate is drafting a bill in total secrecy to replace the Affordable Care Act. The ACA provides coverage for pre-existing conditions, essential benefits, no lifetime caps on benefits, free health screenings, colonoscopies, cholesterol checks and many other benefits.

Nearly two years ago our thirty-year-old son had a very serious medical emergency. He recovered completely but the medical bills were huge. Fortunately, he had good insurance through the ACA. Prior to the ACA he had no insurance. Without good insurance he may have faced bankruptcy.

Twenty-three million peop...