Serving his ninth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Henry Cuellar proudly represents Texas’ 28th congressional district, which includes the cities of Laredo, Mission, Rio Grande City, and San Antonio. Congressman Cuellar supports equal opportunity for men and women of all backgrounds. His legislative principles are based on the belief that education, family values and hard work should open doors to new opportunities for all Americans.
Congressman Cuellar serves as the only Texas Democrat on the powerful U.S. House Appropriations Committee. He is the Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, while also serving on the Defense Subcommittee and the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. Congressman Cuellar was named Chief Deputy Whip for the 117th Congress, where he works in a bipartisan manner to serve the American people.
For more than 40 years, Medicare has offered critical health and financial stability for our nation’s seniors. Over 45 million beneficiaries have received Medicare coverage. Many seniors and those with disabilities rely on Medicare to improve their quality of life and I will continue to stand-up for your benefits in Washington. The health care reform law, Affordable Care Act, is intended to strengthen your health benefits and ensure Medicare’s stability for the future.
Health Insurance Reform at a Glance
Strengthening Medicare
This health reform law contains substantial payment and delivery system reforms that reward efficient delivery of quality care and change the incentives in today’s health care system to encourage value instead of simply volume. It makes investments that will enable beneficiaries to continue to access high-quality, affordable care, while encouraging prevention and care coordination for those with chronic conditions. These efforts will help modernize the program and strengthen Medicare’s financial health, protecting both beneficiaries and taxpayers.
More seniors and people with disabilities are seeing lower costs with Medicare - whether through discounts on brand-name drugs or preventative services - because of the health care reforms. Those with Medicare are afforded the opportunity to take charge of their health through the provided benefits, better choices and reduced costs.