Sen. Tim Scott continues his efforts to fight sickle cell disease.
Health Care
I am a passionate advocate for patient-centered health care. Doctors and their patients, not the federal government, should be making health care decisions. We all want every American to have access to affordable care; however, there are stark contrasts in how Democrats and Republicans believe we get there.
I support real solutions to rising health care costs:
- Allowing insurance companies to operate under interstate commerce laws will lead to more competition, better prices and offerings.
- Businesses and the self-employed receive a tax deduction for insurance premiums. Let’s extend that to individuals, giving an incentive instead of a deterrent for buying health care.
- Preexisting conditions can make insurance for many people unaffordable or simply unavailable. High risk pools were functioning well in many states before ObamaCare–providing affordable coverage to those with preexisting conditions without raising premiums for everyone else. States should be permitted to create these pools again.
- Defensive medicine costs more than $100 billion a year.
- Texas and New York show us the path forward here. Following passage of TORT reform in Texas, malpractice insurance rates have fallen more than 60 percent. Meanwhile, malpractice premiums in New York have increased by 60 percent. The result? Around 2,000 physicians have moved their practices from New York to Texas due to lower rates.
- Allow small businesses to pool employees for coverage.
These policies, centered around what’s best for patients, are what will truly transform our health care system. Obamacare’s government-centric path, leading to exploding premiums and deductibles while placing a huge financial burden on the entire nation, must be stopped. I will continue to work towards the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and to replace it with solutions that will tackle health care costs and improve access.
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Monday | December 21, 2020
Scott Statement on Passage of COVID Relief, Year End Funding, and Tax Extender Packages
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below tonight following Senate passage of three bills providing COVID-19 relief, government funding, and tax extenders. More than a dozen Scott-led provisions are headed to become law, click here for more information.
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Monday | December 21, 2020
More Than A Dozen Scott Provisions Included in COVID Relief, Year End Funding, and Tax Bills
More than a dozen provisions authored by U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) to help American families, students and workers are included as part of major COVID-19 relief, government funding, and tax packages currently before Congress.
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Wednesday | September 16, 2020
Scott, Graham Introduce State Fix Act to Promote Broadband Access
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) today introduced The State Fix Act to help promote rural and underserved broadband access in South Carolina and around the nation. The legislation builds upon legislation the South Carolina senators introduced earlier this year, The Governors Broadband Development Fund.
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Friday | September 11, 2020
Tim Scott, Cory Booker introduce Sickle Cell Awareness Month resolution
Scott and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker introduced a resolution Thursday designating September as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need to combat it.
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Thursday | October 26, 2017
Sen. Scott Statement on Trump Declaring National Health Emergency Regarding Opioids
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Wednesday | October 18, 2017
Scott Introduces Bipartisan Increasing Access to Care Act
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Thursday | October 12, 2017
Sen. Scott Reacts to Healthcare Executive Order
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Friday | September 29, 2017
Senator Scott's Bipartisan Resolution to Advocate for Sickle Cell Awareness Passed by Senate
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed U.S. Senator Tim Scott's resolution designating September Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. He was joined in this effort to help educate communities across the country regarding sickle cell disease by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chris Coons (D-DE) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).Read More
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Wednesday | September 20, 2017
Scott Supports Graham-Cassidy Health Care Solution
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below in support of the Cassidy-Graham health care bill.Read More
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Tuesday | July 25, 2017
Senator Scott Statement on ACA Repeal and Replace Vote
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following today's vote allowing the Senate to start debating a plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.Read More
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Tuesday | May 9, 2017
Senator Scott Votes In Support of FDA Commissioner
Today, Sen. Scott voted in support of Dr. Scott Gottlieb to serve as our next Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. Below is his statement regarding Gottlieb's nominationRead More
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Sunday | March 12, 2017
Scott Supports CMS Administrator
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below after voting in support of Ms. Seema Verma for Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.Read More
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Friday | February 10, 2017
Scott Supports Health Secretary
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Wednesday | January 11, 2017
Senator Scott on First Votes of Obamacare Repeal Process
Washington - Early this morning, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) voted to pass the 2017 budget resolution, the first step to repealing and replacing Obamacare.Read More
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Thursday | September 29, 2016
Senators Scott, Booker, Brown, and Isakson announce bipartisan resolution to advocate for Sickle Cell Awareness
In an initiative to educate communities across the country on sickle cell disease, Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) announce the passage of their resolution to designate September 2016 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month."Read More
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Tuesday | September 6, 2016
Senator Scott Votes to Fund Zika Fight
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) issued the statement below after voting to fund the fight against the Zika virus. Senate Democrats continued to block passage of the legislation, which they have been holding up since July.Read More
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Tuesday | August 16, 2016
Sen. Scott Responds to Aetna Leaving S.C. Healthcare Exchange
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement regarding Aetna's recent announcement that they will be leaving the S.C. healthcare exchange in 2017Read More
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Tuesday | June 28, 2016
Senator Scott Statement on Zika and Veterans Funding Vote Today
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) issued the following statement after voting to fund efforts to combat the Zika virus and keep our promises to our nation's veterans todayRead More
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Thursday | May 19, 2016
Scott Votes to Support Nation’s Veterans
I was proud to support the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill because it ensures that the services and care that our veterans earned through their service to our nation is delivered to them.Read More
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Tuesday | May 17, 2016
Senator Scott Votes to Provide Emergency Resources to Combat Zika Virus in U.S.
Today, Senator Scott (R-SC) released the following statement after voting for the Cornyn amendment to provide $1.1 billion in emergency funding for efforts to prepare for and respond to the Zika virus.Read More
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Thursday | May 12, 2016
Scott Reacts to Ruling Against Obamacare Law
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) issued the following statement after a federal district judge ruled in House v. Burwell that the Obama administration unlawfully funded parts of Obamacare without an appropriation from CongressRead More
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Wednesday | May 11, 2016
Scott Named “Champion of Healthcare Innovation” for Work to Pass the PACE Act
In recognition for his commitment to finding policy solutions that positively impact the lives of individuals and families, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) was named a "Champion of Healthcare Innovation" by the Healthcare Leadership Council.Read More
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Friday | April 29, 2016
Scott Calls for Obama Administration to Withdraw Proposed Rule that would Harm Medicare Beneficiaries
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and fellow Senate Republicans on the Finance Committee earlier this week sent a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt calling on the Obama administration to withdraw CMS's "Part B Drug Payment Model" proposed rule.Read More
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Friday | March 11, 2016
Senator Scott Calls for Obama Administration to Halt Plans to Cut Medicare Advantage
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and fellow Senate Republicans earlier this week sent a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Acting Administration Andy Slavitt calling for the Obama Administration to halt its plans to implement policy changes that reduce funding for the Medicare Advantage (MA) program.Read More
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Thursday | March 10, 2016
Scott Voted to Address Growing Heroin and Prescription Drug Abuse in America
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), co-chair of the Senate Prescription Drug Abuse Caucus, today voted for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (S. 524).Read More
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Friday | December 18, 2015
Scott Measure to Increase Transparency of Obamacare Costs
Working to ensure families and small businesses have a clearer picture into the impact of Obamacare and its numerous new taxes, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today introduced the Obamacare Tax Transparency Act to increase transparency into one of the largest taxes under Obamacare, the Health Insurance Tax.Read More
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Wednesday | December 2, 2015
Scott: Proud to Vote to Repeal Obamacare
Following his vote to repeal Obamacare today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statementRead More
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Thursday | October 8, 2015
Senator Scott Statement on PACE Act Being Signed Into Law
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement on the President signing the Protecting Affordable Care for Employees (PACE) Act into law.Read More
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Wednesday | September 30, 2015
Scott-Shaheen Measure to Protect Small Businesses from Potential Healthcare Premium Increases in 2016 Heads to President's Desk
Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), praised the Senate's passage of the PACE Act (H.R. 1624), which protects America's small businesses from healthcare premium increases under the Affordable Care Act. Senators Scott and Shaheen authored the Senate version of the bill (S. 1099) and both serve on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.Read More
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Monday | September 28, 2015
Scott and Shaheen Applaud Passage of PACE Act by U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), both former small business owners and members of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, today applauded the House of Representatives for passing the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees (PACE) Act (H.R.1624)Read More
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Tuesday | September 22, 2015
VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT: Scott: The US Senate has “an opportunity to celebrate life, and to protect life."
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Wednesday | July 29, 2015
Sen. Scott, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Defund Planned Parenthood, Safeguard Women’s Health Funding
Following Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) announcement of a working group, today U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and 22 cosponsors to introduced legislation protecting women's health and defunding Planned Parenthood, S.1881.Read More
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Friday | June 5, 2015
Scott: Affordable Care Act Anything But Affordable for South Carolina Families
Following the news that at least 100,000 South Carolinians will see double-digit rate increases on healthcare premiums as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statementRead More
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Friday | May 22, 2015
Senators Scott and Manchin Launch Prescription Drug Abuse Caucus
U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today launched the Prescription Drug Abuse Caucus in an effort to raise awareness and show that the United States Senate is serious about helping the millions of American families whose lives have been torn apart by prescription drug abuse.Read More
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Wednesday | April 29, 2015
Senators Scott and Shaheen Introduce Legislation to Protect Small Businesses from Potential Healthcare Premium Increases
U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), both members of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, today introduced legislation designed to protect America's small businesses from potential healthcare premium increases under the Affordable Care Act.Read More
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Monday | March 23, 2015
Senator Scott: Affordable Care Act is Even Worse at Five
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) issued the following statement today regarding the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) becoming law:Read More
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Wednesday | February 4, 2015
Scott to HHS Chief: Backup Plan If Supreme Court Overturns Obamacare?
Washington - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) questioned Secretary Sylvia Burwell of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today regarding the department's contingency plans if the Supreme Court overturns portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the King v. Burwell case.Read More
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Tuesday | February 3, 2015
Senator Scott Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Veterans Suicide Prevention Legislation
Washington - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following Senate passage of the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, which now heads to the White House to be signed by President Obama.Read More
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Thursday | January 29, 2015
Senator Scott to Chair Banking Subcommittee
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) has been named Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development.Read More
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Monday | January 12, 2015
Senator Scott Co-Sponsors "Hire More Heroes Act" to Support Veterans Transitioning Back into Civilian Workforce
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today announced his support and co-sponsorship of the "Hire More Heroes Act," legislation aimed at encouraging companies to hire more American veterans, while providing relief from the burdensome Obamacare employer mandate.Read More
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Friday | December 12, 2014
Sen. Scott Joins Powerful Finance Committee, Banking Committee
U.S. Senator Tim Scott will join the powerful Senate Finance Committee for the 114th Congress, along with the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.Read More
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Friday | October 17, 2014
Senator Tim Scott: We Need a Temporary Travel Ban From Ebola-Stricken Nations
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Monday | June 30, 2014
Senator Tim Scott Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to Uphold Religious Freedom for All Americans
Today, in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-4 decision upholding religious freedom for all Americans in the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties v. Burwell cases, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement:Read More
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Thursday | May 22, 2014
Senator Scott: We Need Action, Full Independent Senatorial Investigation of Veteran’s Healthcare System
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today called on the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigation to launch an immediate, independent investigation of mismanagement, incompetence and corruption at the Department of Veterans Affairs.Read More
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Thursday | May 8, 2014
Senator Tim Scott Asks Sylvia Burwell If She’ll Be the Ambassador of Obamacare or HHS Secretary?
Earlier today, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, questioned Sylvia Burwell, President Obama's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, about whether she would be the Ambassador of Obamacare, continuing to promote a failed policy, incompetent implementation and an unwillingness to provide accurate and timely information to the Congress and the American people, or serve as the Health and Human Services Secretary.Read More
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Tuesday | April 1, 2014
Sen. Scott Introduces Amendments to Fix Job Training Programs, Restore 40-Hour Work Week
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Thursday | March 13, 2014
Senator Tim Scott, 24 GOP Colleagues Call on Administration to Immediately Rescind Rule Giving Unions a Carveout from Obamacare
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Friday | November 15, 2013
Scott, GOP Senators to Administration: No Union Carveouts from Obamacare
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) joined 20 of his Republican colleagues in urging the Obama administration against moving forward with a proposed regulation that would exempt unions from an Obamacare fee that applies equally to employers, charities, and faith-based organizations.Read More
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Tuesday | November 5, 2013
Senator Tim Scott: Healthcare.gov Privacy Breach Must Be Fixed
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Tuesday | November 5, 2013
Senator Tim Scott: Why Did it Take a Hearing to Fix Health Care Website Privacy Issues?
Washington - Following his questioning of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) administrator Marilyn Tavenner in a Senate Health Committee hearing yesterday, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) has received word that CMS has finally removed the personal information of a South Carolinian whose personal information was compromised on Healthcare.Gov.Read More
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Tuesday | November 5, 2013
Republican Health Committee Senators Confront Administration About Obamacare Failures
At a hearing of the Senate health committee today, Republican senators questioned Marilyn Tavenner, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, on the rollout of the health care law-specifically, canceled insurance policies, higher premiums, the broken website and related security issues.Read More
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Tuesday | September 24, 2013
Senator Tim Scott: Families and Businesses Can’t Use Band Aid Budgeting. Why Does Government?
Washington - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement regarding the Senate's debate of a continuing spending resolution, which funds government operations in absence of a federal budget.Read More
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Wednesday | July 10, 2013
Scott, Senate Republicans Call on President to Permanently Delay Obamacare
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) was joined today by the entire Senate Republican Conference in sending a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to permanently delay the implementation of Obamacare for all Americans.Read More
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Friday | June 14, 2013
South Carolina Congressional Delegation Asks Feds to Ensure Access to Health Care Supplies for SC Seniors
Senator Tim Scott and members of the South Carolina congressional delegation today asked the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure South Carolina seniors continue to have access to critical health care supplies.Read More
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Monday | June 10, 2013
Senator Tim Scott, Health Committee Republicans Call on HHS to Investigate Report that California May Be Concealing Details of Health Exchange Contracts Awarded Using Federal Dollars
Senator Tim Scott joined fellow Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee members to send a letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius, calling for the agency to investigate the recent news report that California may be concealing details of contracts awarded using federal dollars to establish and run its Affordable Care Act health insurance exchange, as well as "whether any other states are concealing the details of exchange contracts awarded using federal dollars."Read More
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Wednesday | April 24, 2013
Senator Tim Scott Statement on Obamacare Exemption
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today released the following statement expressing his opposition to Congress exempting itself from Obamacare.Read More