President Obama and Vice President Biden celebrate the passage of health reform

PHI is celebrating for Cindy, John, Marva, Helen, Linda, and the tens of thousands of direct-care workers across the country who will now have affordable, quality health coverage.

Last night the House passed historic legislation that will slow the growth of health care costs and improve access to quality health care for millions of Americans.

Insurance companies will no longer be able to undermine health coverage. This is the end of the worst practices of the insurance industry. No more denials due to pre-existing conditions or dropping coverage for people who get sick. No longer will people go bankrupt because of illness, and there will be no more hidden ceiling on coverage.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi showed great leadership, and members of Congress across the country rose to the occasion last night and voted for comprehensive reform. The roll call vote for the bill (H.R. 3590) is available online. PHI thanks them for their courage to ensure that quality health care is available to all of us; we ask that you do too.

In the coming weeks PHI will be analyzing how this legislation will impact the direct-care workforce. Until then, join with us in celebrating.