As Senator, Kaine Backed ACA Tweaks That Align With Clinton Health Plan

By Amy Lotven / July 25, 2016 at 7:28 PM
Presumptive Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine (VA) has backed several pieces of legislation that align with changes to the Affordable Care Act that are pushed by Hillary Clinton in her health care platform: Fixing the “family glitch,” supporting all states that expand Medicaid and lowering drug costs. Kaine also threw his support behind legislation that would delay payment cuts for durable medical equipment. The “States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act,” cosponsored by Kaine, would provide states with three years...


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