[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 48 (Monday, March 20, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E348]
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  TESTIMONY OF SHELTA WILSON ON THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF THE AFFORDABLE 
                                CARE ACT

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 20, 2017

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I enter the 
powerful words of my constituent, Shelta Wilson, who supports the 
Affordable Care Act and the protections it provides our most vulnerable 
citizens.

       ``Let me introduce myself. My name is Shelta Wilson. I am 
     37 years old, and I operate a home daycare business in New 
     Haven, Connecticut. It would be my pleasure to tell you why 
     affordable healthcare is important to me. A couple of years 
     ago, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. At that time, I 
     have no health insurance, and my health was seriously 
     declining. It was impossible for me to run my business with 
     these health issues.

  Through networking, I was informed on where to go for affordable 
healthcare. It is called Access Health Exchange, and I was approved by 
them immediately. I was able to get the supplies and medication I 
needed to run by business. As of right now, I and 100% free of diabetes 
and the medication that went with it. I feel good and truly know that 
without Access Health Exchange and the Affordable Care Act, I would not 
be able to stand here and talk to you guys today about how important it 
is to have affordable health care. Having health insurance truly saved 
my life.''

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