Senate health plan debuts to mixed reviews
The draft of the
Unlike the House bill, the
Additionally, states that expanded coverage under the federal-state Medicaid program for low-income people would receive additional funds through 2020, then the funds would be gradually reduced until being entirely eliminated in 2024.
"Still, this is going to be a pretty big blow to Medicaid, and not just to the expansion coverage, but also to its bread and butter. That means children, disabled people, those who rely on this system," Simon said.
"I think this bill is nothing short of disastrous," she said. "And not just for people in poverty. This is middle-class. This bill will affect everyone."
Richman noted that the nonpartisan
"That by itself is disastrous. There is a direct link between Medicaid being slashed and people losing their medical services," said Richman, which in turn would lead to increased emergency room visits, increased bankruptcy among individuals saddled with hospital bills, and an inability to effectively combat the opioid crisis. "You're creating an economy that is completely threatened by people's health."
The CBO's analysis of the
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"The bill before us was drafted in secret and behind closed doors, and I'm very concerned that the
"One thing is clear: Doing nothing is not an option. Obamacare has failed Hoosiers as prices have skyrocketed; insurers have left the marketplace, leaving severely limited choices; and deductibles have risen to a level where for some, insurance is useless," Young said in a statement. "I am committed to improving our nation's health care system so everyone has the opportunity to access high quality and affordable care."
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