Health Care Debates Heat Up in Texas Congressional Race
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As the race for Texas’ 15th Congressional District heats up, healthcare issues take center stage. Democrat Michelle Vallejo and Republican U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz are clashing over the future of crucial programs like Social Security and Medicare, as well as other key healthcare policies.
The fierce competition has put a spotlight on issues like abortion, Medicaid expansion, and the uninsured rate in the district. With nearly one in three residents lacking health coverage, the candidates are offering divergent paths to address these critical healthcare challenges.
Expanding Coverage
Vallejo is advocating for measures like expanding Medicaid and pushing for more affordable access to care. Her personal experiences with her mother’s struggles to afford treatment highlight the urgency of addressing healthcare inequities in the district.
On the other hand, De La Cruz is emphasizing her efforts to improve healthcare access through bills supporting telehealth services and specialist care for rural residents. She also opposes certain policies, like a cut in Medicare Advantage plan payments, that she believes could hinder care.
Senior Benefits and Abortion
A major point of contention between the candidates is De La Cruz’s stance on programs like Social Security and Medicare. Vallejo’s ads have accused her of jeopardizing these benefits, sparking a debate over the future of these vital lifelines for seniors.
Additionally, the candidates are clashing over abortion rights, with Vallejo pushing to protect women’s reproductive choices and De La Cruz advocating for a state-level approach to the issue.
With healthcare emerging as a key issue for voters in the district, both candidates are navigating complex policy debates to win over constituents. As the election nears, the future of healthcare in Texas remains a central focus of the campaign.
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