Phoenix, AZ - October 14, 2010 - The intent of Proposition 106 is to repeal the Affordable Care Act signed into law in March 2010. Until President Obama signed the act, racial and ethnic minorities were often left out in the cold when it came to accessing affordable, effective, and high quality health care. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) narrows the disparities in the health care system for minority groups by guaranteeing access to health services. If Prop 106 passes, theses gains will be stopped dead in their tracks.
"Comprehensive health care reform offers huge benefits to Arizona's vulnerable populations who have long had inadequate access to health services," stated Rep. Phil Lopes. "In general, people who receive good, preventive health care are less likely to miss work and thus in a better position to contribute to the economic vitality of Arizona. Passing Proposition 106 will have a negative effect on health outcomes and Arizona's economy."
Minorities, especially African-Americans and Latinos, in Arizona have the some of the highest incidences of preventable diseases and resulting deaths.
What Do Minorities Stand to Lose if Prop 106 Passes?
Free Comprehensive Disease Prevention Services for All Arizonans. The new health care reform law offers free preventive health services for many common diseases including monitoring cholesterol, blood pressure and obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, hypothyroidism and common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). [Source: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, August 2010, http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsabrecs.htm]
581,400 Arizonans Will Be Eligible For Medicaid In 2014. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, in 2008, 581,400 uninsured Arizonans lived below 133% of the federal poverty line. In 2014, the new law will expand access to 112,200 Arizonans who live between 100-133% below the federal poverty line. [Source: State Health Facts, Kaiser Family Foundation, http://www.kff.org/healthreform/upload/8016-02.pdf]
58,545 Minority-Owned Small Businesses In Arizona Could Benefit From Health Care Tax Credits. According to the latest data from the Small Business Administration there are approximately 58,545 small businesses owned by minorities in Arizona, most of which are eligible for premium health care tax credits in 2010. [Source: Small Business Administration, October 2009, http://www.sba.gov/advo/research/profiles/09az.pdf]
More Than Half Of Arizona's Hispanic And Latino Population Under Age 65 Are Likely To Go Without Insurance. According to Families USA: "People of racial and ethnic minorities are more likely to go without health insurance than whites. In Arizona, 55.6 percent of Hispanics/Latinos and 35.1 percent of 'other' ethnic minorities were uninsured, compared to 27.1 percent of whites." [Source: Families USA, March 2009, http://www.familiesusa.org/assets/pdfs/americans-at-risk/arizona.pdf]
About Prop 106 Endangers Your Health
The Prop 106 Endangers Your Heath is a grassroots organization of concerned Arizona citizens who oppose Proposition 106. Our mission is to provide Arizonans with the truth about the negative effects of Prop 106 on the ballot on November 2nd. Prop 106 Endangers Your Health is registered with the Arizona Secretary of State's office. For more information, visit www.no106.com or send an email to info@prop106endangersyourhealth.org.
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