Schumer Walks Back Claim That Obamacare Could Raise Insurance Premiums

[DonViejo]

SAHIL KAPUR MAY 3, 2013, 1:56 PM

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Friday walked back his remarks that the Affordable Care Act could “in part” contribute to insurance premiums going “through the roof” — comments that Republicans have pounced on.

“The rise in healthcare premiums is market-driven and predates Obamacare,” Schumer said in a statement provided exclusively to TPM. “The fact is, the law is already working to significantly slow that rise, and ensure a higher quality of care to boot.”

Schumer’ statement came after an interview that aired Thursday night on an upstate TV station.

“Our insurance department is empowered to protect families and we’re going to watch them like a hawk to make sure they do. Because if they don’t, these rates could go through the roof,” Schumer told a reporter from News10NBC late Thursday.

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[Niceguy1]

1. my rates

Were raised as a direct result of the aca. The company that my union uses is a non profit one....

[dkf]

2. Yeah "it could have been worse" will work for the public I'm sure...NOT.

The Prez now owns all responsibility for health care costs as this is his baby. Any other changes are "woulda coulda shoulda".