Rep. Grothman Concerned about Effect of Obamacare Replacement Draft on Employer-Sponsored Coverage
Congressman
"The so-called Affordable Care Act has caused
"We know that Obamacare is a disaster and Americans, faced with skyrocketing premiums and limited choice, need relief. We must be sure that we are not continuing the pattern of creating disincentives to work in our replacement plan.
"Currently, employer-sponsored coverage is about 46 percent of the insurance marketplace. As drafted, the current replacement plan could result in even less people on employer plans than under Obamacare - with the credits possibly creating an incentive for employers to drop coverage. We must be sure to cover individuals with pre-existing conditions, but the movement of people into high-risk pools puts an additional strain on employers, since they will be required to cover both high-risk and low-risk employees. We must focus on enhancing the ability of employers to innovate and make their own decisions on the best health care options for their employees.
"I applaud


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