The Hill News

Anton Saleh is 16 years old and is living with stage 2B cancer. Anton must take 4 prescription pills each night to keep his cancer at bay â€" pills that cost about $5,000 a month, totaling nearly $60,000 a year.

Before health reform, Anton’s health insurance did not cover the costs of his prescription, forcing his family to make tough choices while making sure Anton got the medication he needed. Thanks to health reform, Anton’s family was able to change insurance companies without having to worry about being turned down due to a pre-existing condition, and purchased a new plan that covers the cost of his prescription drugs, giving Anton and his family peace of mind.

Anton is just one example among thousands of how health care reform has already made an impact on countless lives. Health care reform takes crucial steps to lower health care costs and premiums for families, as well as reduce health disparities that plague our communities of color.

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