INDIANAPOLIS -- The state of Indiana has been thrust into the national spotlight in the fight over health care reform.
Democrats have been calling out Indiana's former governor with the vote to repeal Obamacare set for Thursday night.
"Two hundred and twenty-four thousand Hoosiers have healthcare coverage today because Indiana expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act," said Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer. "What are you going to say to them, Mr. Vice President?"
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Democrats claim potential health insurance coverage losses in Indiana are symbolic of the nation under the plan backed by President Donald Trump.
The architect of the Healthy Indiana Plan, Seema Verma, joined the Trump administration as the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Administrator.
U. S. Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) said the GOP plan, which faces more opposition in the Senate, would hurt the Hoosiers Pence and Verma worked for in the past.
"The deductibles are going to be going higher, premiums are going to be going higher, hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers are going to lose coverage," Donnelly said. "Across the board this is a terrible, terrible bill."
The majority of Republicans in the House would disagree and are set to vote Thursday. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb supports the bill and is sending a letter to urge its passage.
