Please let me know about anything to do with ANY SOLAR or wind. Also why aren't you working on lowering this socialism health obamare that is failing! We pay double our house payment for healthcare. They do a certain percentage of what u make a year. I have to take money out of my 401k for healthcare that counts as income. It shouldn't count as income when you are taxing the heck out of us. We can't travel,most our prescriptions we use to take won't be covered and could go on and on about this robbery of people s hard earned money!

I support HB1641 and I support families, young adults and children who have been affected by PANS/PANDA

Please pass this bill for so many sick children fighting PANS! Children and their families are suffering because of the high healthcare costs with no insurance coverage on top of the higher cost of living.

Comments Document

Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on House Bill 1639 sponsored by Delegate Hope which removes the sunset clause and permanently prohibits insurance companies from using an individual’s tobacco use in setting premium rates. The American Lung Association strongly supports this bill as an integral way to support tobacco users who want to quit. The American Lung Association is committed to making it as easy as possible for smokers to get evidence-based assistance to help them quit and end their addiction to nicotine. Data shows seven in ten smokers want to quit but only one in ten quit successfully in a year. This bill makes it easier for smokers to access quality and affordable healthcare, including treatments to quit smoking. Prior to 2023 and the passage of HB 1375/SB 1011 under Virginia law, a health carrier could charge premium rates up to 1.5 times higher for a tobacco user than for a non-tobacco user. These bills temporarily repealed the tobacco surcharge with a sunset date of January 1, 2026. House Bill 1639 would remove the sunset date and permanently prohibit insurance companies from using an individual’s tobacco use in setting premium rates. The American Lung Association thanks the Virginia General Assembly for their continued commitment to the health and wellbeing of the residents of the Commonwealth. The American Lung Association strongly supports House Bill 1639 which would prevent the repeal of the tobacco surcharge from sunsetting and make the repeal the tobacco surcharge permanent

I am writing to urge our legislators to support this critical bill, which has the potential to transform the lives of young people struggling with devastating disorders. As a parent of two children who have been deeply affected by these conditions, I understand firsthand the profound toll this disease takes on families. For years, we have paid out-of-pocket for the majority of their treatment, a financial burden that has often delayed necessary care. This experience has been nothing short of overwhelming, both emotionally and financially. However, my family is not alone in this struggle. Many Virginians are facing similar challenges and will need the same kind of support to ensure their children receive the treatment they deserve. This bill is an opportunity to break the cycle of hardship and give families like mine the relief and access to care that should be a basic human right. Healthcare is not a privilege—it's a fundamental necessity, especially for our most vulnerable population, our children. Let’s work together to ensure that all young people in Virginia have the opportunity to heal, thrive, and reach their full potential. We owe it to them and to future generations to make this vital change.