Laura Packard
@laurapackard.com
Progressive health care advocate, cancer survivor & founder @healthcarevoices.org @voicesofhealthcare.org, biz owner PowerThru, host weekly streaming health care call-in show & podcast #CareTalk, Speaking Inquiries @collectivespeakers.bsky.social, she/her
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Laura Packard
@laurapackard.com
· Nov 15
For those that don’t know me, I’m the stage 4 cancer survivor that was blocked by Trump on Twitter in 2017, while he was trying to strip away my/our health care. Shared my story with Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention in 2020. In remission, and fighting for your health care every day.
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20 million Americans are going to face health insurance costs that double or triple next year.
Learn more from @fburnett.bsky.social @momsrising.org: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNew...
Learn more from @fburnett.bsky.social @momsrising.org: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNew...
Half of Americans can't afford healthcare anymore #healthcare #crisis #doctor
YouTube video by Voices of Health Care Action
youtube.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
20 million Americans are going to face health insurance costs that double or triple next year.
Learn more from @fburnett.bsky.social @momsrising.org: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNew...
Learn more from @fburnett.bsky.social @momsrising.org: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNew...
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'Dying because someone took your health care away is not natural,' says foster and adoptive parent Ryan Jolly, who's only able to be that open door because of #Medicaid, 'neither is living a costly life in isolation in a hospital bed,"
Read Ryan's full story —> littlelobbyists.org/medically-co...
Read Ryan's full story —> littlelobbyists.org/medically-co...
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
'Dying because someone took your health care away is not natural,' says foster and adoptive parent Ryan Jolly, who's only able to be that open door because of #Medicaid, 'neither is living a costly life in isolation in a hospital bed,"
Read Ryan's full story —> littlelobbyists.org/medically-co...
Read Ryan's full story —> littlelobbyists.org/medically-co...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Reporter is working on a story about how older adults – 50-64 years old – are going to be impacted by the new work requirements for people on Medicaid. Is that you? Want to share your story?
December 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Reporter is working on a story about how older adults – 50-64 years old – are going to be impacted by the new work requirements for people on Medicaid. Is that you? Want to share your story?
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David Brooks, who wrote in the NYT last month, "The Epstein Story? Count Me Out" is... in the latest Epstein photo dump published by @oversightdemocrats.house.gov.
He should absolutely be fired by NYT for this. Major conflict of interest that he didn't disclose.
He should absolutely be fired by NYT for this. Major conflict of interest that he didn't disclose.
December 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
David Brooks, who wrote in the NYT last month, "The Epstein Story? Count Me Out" is... in the latest Epstein photo dump published by @oversightdemocrats.house.gov.
He should absolutely be fired by NYT for this. Major conflict of interest that he didn't disclose.
He should absolutely be fired by NYT for this. Major conflict of interest that he didn't disclose.
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ICYMI: A House vote on the extension of the enhanced premium tax credits is coming in January—but preventing 2026 premium spikes will ultimately depend on Senate action. Learn more: www.americanprogressaction.org/article/prev...
Preventing Premiums From Spiking in 2026 Now Depends on the Senate
Without Senate action, families will see Affordable Care Act marketplace premiums spike by thousands of dollars.
www.americanprogressaction.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
ICYMI: A House vote on the extension of the enhanced premium tax credits is coming in January—but preventing 2026 premium spikes will ultimately depend on Senate action. Learn more: www.americanprogressaction.org/article/prev...
On Capitol Hill this morning to share my story about the Affordable Care Act saving my life with @popdemoc.bsky.social @fairshareamerica.bsky.social @economicsecurityproject.org @voicesofhealthcare.org @protectourcare.org and demand that Congress now save the Affordable Care Act!
December 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
On Capitol Hill this morning to share my story about the Affordable Care Act saving my life with @popdemoc.bsky.social @fairshareamerica.bsky.social @economicsecurityproject.org @voicesofhealthcare.org @protectourcare.org and demand that Congress now save the Affordable Care Act!
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Delayed Care, Denied Claims, Preventable Deaths. Some Medicare Advantage insurers are inappropriately delaying essential medical treatment and denying crucial care for seniors.
Learn more from Diane Archer @socialsecurityworks.org: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI9_...
Learn more from Diane Archer @socialsecurityworks.org: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI9_...
Delayed Care, Denied Claims, Preventable Deaths #medicareadvantage #warning
YouTube video by Voices of Health Care Action
youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Delayed Care, Denied Claims, Preventable Deaths. Some Medicare Advantage insurers are inappropriately delaying essential medical treatment and denying crucial care for seniors.
Learn more from Diane Archer @socialsecurityworks.org: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI9_...
Learn more from Diane Archer @socialsecurityworks.org: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI9_...
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New #CareTalk⚕️with @laurapackard.com of @healthcarevoices.org #MSWMedia
Guest: Margarida Jorge at Health Care for America Now
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
Guest: Margarida Jorge at Health Care for America Now
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
December 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
New #CareTalk⚕️with @laurapackard.com of @healthcarevoices.org #MSWMedia
Guest: Margarida Jorge at Health Care for America Now
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
Guest: Margarida Jorge at Health Care for America Now
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
What’s going on with Congress & our health care? #CareTalk live Margarida Jorge at Health Care for America Now explains w/ me @healthcarevoices.org @mswmedia.com & @louisenorris.bsky.social @healthinsuranceorg.bsky.social Diane @socialsecurityworks.org answer your health ins q’s
What’s Going On With Congress & Health Care? #CareTalk
Laura Packard
www.youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
What’s going on with Congress & our health care? #CareTalk live Margarida Jorge at Health Care for America Now explains w/ me @healthcarevoices.org @mswmedia.com & @louisenorris.bsky.social @healthinsuranceorg.bsky.social Diane @socialsecurityworks.org answer your health ins q’s
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New episode of the @ricksmithshow.bsky.social podcast. #MSWMedia
Guests: @laurapackard.com & Rick Heldreth
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Guests: @laurapackard.com & Rick Heldreth
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
December 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
New episode of the @ricksmithshow.bsky.social podcast. #MSWMedia
Guests: @laurapackard.com & Rick Heldreth
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Guests: @laurapackard.com & Rick Heldreth
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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For my husband and me- our monthly premium is going from $1200 to $2300
My health insurance costs are going up 21% next year. Millions of us are facing this. And Republicans in the Senate just failed to do anything about it. #RepublicanHealthCareFailure
December 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
For my husband and me- our monthly premium is going from $1200 to $2300
My health insurance costs are going up 21% next year. Millions of us are facing this. And Republicans in the Senate just failed to do anything about it. #RepublicanHealthCareFailure
December 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
My health insurance costs are going up 21% next year. Millions of us are facing this. And Republicans in the Senate just failed to do anything about it. #RepublicanHealthCareFailure
My health insurance costs are going up 21% next year. How are we supposed to pay for this? #TrumpInflationCrisis
December 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
My health insurance costs are going up 21% next year. How are we supposed to pay for this? #TrumpInflationCrisis
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New #CareTalk⚕️with @laurapackard.com of @healthcarevoices.org #MSWMedia
Guest: @fburnett.bsky.social & @momsrising.org
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Guest: @fburnett.bsky.social & @momsrising.org
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
December 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Stop the health care price hikes! On #CareTalk live @fburnett.bsky.social @momsrising.org explains what’s happening w/ me @healthcarevoices.org @mswmedia.com & @louisenorris.bsky.social @healthinsuranceorg.bsky.social Diane Just Care @socialsecurityworks.org answer your health ins q’s
Stop the Health Care Price Hike? #CareTalk
Laura Packard
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Stop the health care price hikes! On #CareTalk live @fburnett.bsky.social @momsrising.org explains what’s happening w/ me @healthcarevoices.org @mswmedia.com & @louisenorris.bsky.social @healthinsuranceorg.bsky.social Diane Just Care @socialsecurityworks.org answer your health ins q’s
Congress made a choice: tax breaks for billionaires but no help on health care for middle and working-class Americans.
There's still time for them to act. Learn more in this #CareTalk episode with @charlesgaba.com: youtube.com/live/FI9_Sif...
There's still time for them to act. Learn more in this #CareTalk episode with @charlesgaba.com: youtube.com/live/FI9_Sif...
Congress could've helped working Americans they picked billionaires instead #politics #healthcare
YouTube video by Laura Packard
youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Congress made a choice: tax breaks for billionaires but no help on health care for middle and working-class Americans.
There's still time for them to act. Learn more in this #CareTalk episode with @charlesgaba.com: youtube.com/live/FI9_Sif...
There's still time for them to act. Learn more in this #CareTalk episode with @charlesgaba.com: youtube.com/live/FI9_Sif...
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I paid $153/month for 3 people last year.
This year its $700/month for 2 people. 🤬💔
This year its $700/month for 2 people. 🤬💔
December 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I paid $153/month for 3 people last year.
This year its $700/month for 2 people. 🤬💔
This year its $700/month for 2 people. 🤬💔
My health insurance rates are going up 21% next year, and I'm not the only one.
We discuss the anticipated White House health care plan, its delay, and what it could mean for the Affordable Care Act in this #CareTalk episode with @charlesgaba.com: youtube.com/live/FI9_Sif...
We discuss the anticipated White House health care plan, its delay, and what it could mean for the Affordable Care Act in this #CareTalk episode with @charlesgaba.com: youtube.com/live/FI9_Sif...
White House Healthcare Plan Missing in Action #politics #healthcare #shorts
YouTube video by Laura Packard
youtube.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:09 AM
My health insurance rates are going up 21% next year, and I'm not the only one.
We discuss the anticipated White House health care plan, its delay, and what it could mean for the Affordable Care Act in this #CareTalk episode with @charlesgaba.com: youtube.com/live/FI9_Sif...
We discuss the anticipated White House health care plan, its delay, and what it could mean for the Affordable Care Act in this #CareTalk episode with @charlesgaba.com: youtube.com/live/FI9_Sif...
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My wife pays $941 per month, in advance and then has deductibles, co-pays, and limits.
I pay $451 per month, and then $300 deductible, $450 co-pays every 90 days, 50% of all diagnostic tests, and a $6,500 max out of pocket.
I pay $451 per month, and then $300 deductible, $450 co-pays every 90 days, 50% of all diagnostic tests, and a $6,500 max out of pocket.
December 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
My wife pays $941 per month, in advance and then has deductibles, co-pays, and limits.
I pay $451 per month, and then $300 deductible, $450 co-pays every 90 days, 50% of all diagnostic tests, and a $6,500 max out of pocket.
I pay $451 per month, and then $300 deductible, $450 co-pays every 90 days, 50% of all diagnostic tests, and a $6,500 max out of pocket.
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My wife's went up 50% and mine went up 54%...
December 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
My wife's went up 50% and mine went up 54%...
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Sure the costs are going up. But the quality of the care is likely going down, so... Ha!
Wait..
Wait..
December 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Sure the costs are going up. But the quality of the care is likely going down, so... Ha!
Wait..
Wait..
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Mine’s going up around $500, nearly 40%. I don’t get any subsidies because my parents cover my healthcare costs for my helping care for them. But the loss of enhanced subsidies is affecting everyone. This is the biggest jump in cost I can remember.
December 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Mine’s going up around $500, nearly 40%. I don’t get any subsidies because my parents cover my healthcare costs for my helping care for them. But the loss of enhanced subsidies is affecting everyone. This is the biggest jump in cost I can remember.
My health insurance costs are going up 21% next year. How are we supposed to pay for this? #TrumpAffordabilityCrisis
December 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
My health insurance costs are going up 21% next year. How are we supposed to pay for this? #TrumpAffordabilityCrisis
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