Congressman Lawler has been committed to protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and all access to healthcare here in the Hudson Valley.
Protect Medicare, Medicaid, and access to healthcare in the Hudson Valley.
Occurrences
Evidence
Lawler hosted VA Secretary Doug Collins at Montrose VA Medical Center and said the visit highlighted ongoing efforts to improve access to care in suburban and rural Hudson Valley communities.
Lawler introduced the Early Access to Screening Act to lower the age for free annual breast cancer screenings through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.
Lawler says protecting Social Security and Medicare, strengthening Medicaid, and making healthcare affordable are part of his focus for Hudson Valley families.
Assessments
Lawler has taken same-term actions related to the promise, including introducing legislation to expand breast-cancer screening coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance, and using his office to advocate for healthcare access in the Hudson Valley. However, the evidence shows attempts and advocacy rather than an enacted federal policy, funded program, or completed protection/expansion of Medicare, Medicaid, or healthcare access attributable to him. Because there was a serious legislative and official effort but no delivered outcome, this should be scored as not fulfilled with an effort badge.