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Dave McCormick, the Pennsylvania Republican Senate nominee, expressed opposition to the Affordable Care Act provision allowing young adults to stay on their family’s health insurance until age 26, arguing that it discourages them from seeking employment. McCormick, who aims to challenge Democratic U.S. Senator Bob Casey, has a history of opposing Obamacare, while Casey supports safeguarding and expanding it to provide affordable healthcare. Polls indicate that 62% of American adults favor the ACA, which has provided healthcare coverage for over 400,000 people in Pennsylvania and protects millions with preexisting conditions.
Pennsylvania Republican Senate nominee Dave McCormick voiced opposition to the Affordable Care Act’s provision allowing young adults to stay on family health insurance until age 26, indicating it discourages employment. McCormick, a long-time critic of the ACA, is running against Democratic Sen. Bob Casey, who supports expanding affordable healthcare.
During a Nov. 1 event in Clearfield, an attendee questioned McCormick’s stance on Obamacare, expressing concern that it fosters dependency among young adults. McCormick replied he wishes to reform the ACA to lower costs and criticized the provision enabling extended parental coverage.
Though McCormick’s campaign did not comment, the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes only 72% of private employers offer health benefits, leaving many young workers reliant on family insurance. Casey’s campaign emphasizes the importance of this ACA provision, asserting its removal would harm families.
A KFF Health Tracking poll shows 62% favorability for the ACA among Americans. In Pennsylvania, the ACA protects millions with pre-existing conditions and insures over 400,000 through its exchange.
Republicans, including former President Trump, have made inconsistent statements about repealing the ACA. McCormick has previously advocated overturning parts of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, opposing government-negotiated pharmaceutical prices for Medicare Part D.
In 2022, McCormick criticized fellow Republican Mehmet Oz for supporting aspects of the ACA, labeling Oz’s stance as contrary to conservative values.
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