Don't particularly agree with this line of reasoning on two grounds:
(i) Greater access to capital means that more startups should be able to include health coverage in their pay packages.
(ii) The Affordable Care Act implemented plans in every state that cover pre-existing conditions until all plans will be required to do so in 2014[1].
P.S. Having dealt with chronic low back pain for the past decade, I can definitely relate... on the plus side, I recently found a traction device that has all but eliminated my issues. Feel free to reach out if you think it might help and I'll send details.
P.P.S. Regarding the OP's petition, while it's clearly helpful to show public support, this seems a bit too rigid: "We ask the Senate to act swiftly, without amendments that may weaken key provisions".
Amending the legislation would potentially help to address the opposition to this bill (at the very least, the petition should recognize the detractors point-of-view to demonstrate that signers are aware and have voiced their support regardless)[2].
(i) Greater access to capital means that more startups should be able to include health coverage in their pay packages.
(ii) The Affordable Care Act implemented plans in every state that cover pre-existing conditions until all plans will be required to do so in 2014[1].
P.S. Having dealt with chronic low back pain for the past decade, I can definitely relate... on the plus side, I recently found a traction device that has all but eliminated my issues. Feel free to reach out if you think it might help and I'll send details.
P.P.S. Regarding the OP's petition, while it's clearly helpful to show public support, this seems a bit too rigid: "We ask the Senate to act swiftly, without amendments that may weaken key provisions".
Amending the legislation would potentially help to address the opposition to this bill (at the very least, the petition should recognize the detractors point-of-view to demonstrate that signers are aware and have voiced their support regardless)[2].
[1] https://www.pcip.gov/FAQ.html
[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumpstart_Our_Business_Startups...