Youth Health Policy Groups Partner to Answer Obama's Call for Input

Gibbs also noted, "Our generation will be left paying the bill for any unfunded, financial obligations arising from health care's rapidly rising cost. Currently, that number is $34.1 trillion from Medicare alone."

By letting youth speak for themselves, the groups ultimately hope to break common stereotypes of young people today. According to Nelb, "We are not 'young invincibles' who are immune to today's healthcare challenges. Instead, we are 'young insurables' who want a sustainable healthcare system that provides quality, affordable healthcare coverage for our peers and for all Americans."