Biden urges Obamacare signup before Feb. deadline
- 9 years ago
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Vice President Joe Biden delivered the weekly address urging uninsured Americans to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
Biden was filling in for President Obama who is on vacation with his family in Hawaii and will return to Washington, D.C. this weekend.
"I know this is the time of year when we make resolutions to take care of our health, whether it's joining a gym or eating healthier. But there's one thing you can do right now that will also make a big difference in your health: that is getting quality, affordable health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Because of that law, access to quality health care is improving. Last year, almost 7 million people signed up for health care coverage under the new law and paid their premiums," said Biden.
"Everyone is beginning to realize what millions of you already know - the Affordable Care Act is working. And we're just getting started. Because there
Vice President Joe Biden delivered the weekly address urging uninsured Americans to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
Biden was filling in for President Obama who is on vacation with his family in Hawaii and will return to Washington, D.C. this weekend.
"I know this is the time of year when we make resolutions to take care of our health, whether it's joining a gym or eating healthier. But there's one thing you can do right now that will also make a big difference in your health: that is getting quality, affordable health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Because of that law, access to quality health care is improving. Last year, almost 7 million people signed up for health care coverage under the new law and paid their premiums," said Biden.
"Everyone is beginning to realize what millions of you already know - the Affordable Care Act is working. And we're just getting started. Because there