The Affordable Care Act has reduced some of the healthcare disparities for women and the minority population by providing health insurance for the uninsured and underinsured.. Expansion of Medicaid is a must for North Carolina. It will help save thousands of lives, provide thousands of jobs and generate millions of dollars to help strengthen our economy. I will continue advocating for Medicaid expansion and promoting legislation that focus on preventative healthcare services to help keep North Carolinians healthy and reduce the cost of health care services.