The importance of health care resonates with all Michiganders. Unfortunately, too many low-income families are forced to make tough decisions between financial resources and accessing proper care. Such obstacles may include a lack of local providers, transportation issues, and the rising cost of care and prescriptions. The Church teaches that access to health care is a basic human right that flows from the dignity of the human person. Special consideration should be given to the voices of the poor, uninsured, unemployed, and other vulnerable populations. When considering health care legislation, MCC supports:

• Protection of health coverage, including preventative care, for low- and moderate-income individuals and families.
• Appropriate Medicaid funding to ensure adequate coverage for recipients and payments to providers.
• Opposition to legislation that threatens the mission of institutional and individual faith-based providers.
• Policies that ensure access and adequate resources for physical and behavioral health care, including telemedicine and treatment for addictions and substance abuse.