Walorski Statement on CBO Analysis of the American Health Care Act
"Obamacare forced millions of Americans into one-size-fits-all plans they can't afford, while our bill gives people the freedom to choose plans in a competitive market. It's no surprise the CBO predicts fewer people will purchase health insurance once they are no longer forced to do so.
"The American Health Care Act - along with additional administrative and legislative measures - will lower costs, increase choices, stabilize markets, and protect patients. The CBO report confirms that the reforms in this bill will lower premiums in the long term, provide individuals and families with relief from Obamacare's taxes and mandates, and save taxpayers more than
"I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues in
BACKGROUND
The American Health Care Act will repeal Obamacare and replace it with a better health care system that lowers costs, increases choices, and protects patients. Specifically, the legislation will:
* Provide relief for families and small businesses from Obamacare's burdensome taxes and mandates;
* Protect patients with pre-existing conditions and allow young adults to stay on their parents' health care plan until age 26;
* Ensure Americans have access to quality, affordable health care through tax credits and expanded health savings accounts (HSAs);
* Give states flexibility to tailor solutions to the needs of their own citizens instead of top-down, one-size-fits-all policies from
* Begin a stable transition period to ensure no one has the rug pulled out from under them.
Individuals and families who do not have access to job-based coverage,
The full text of the American Health Care Act is available at readthebill.gop.
Walorski represents the
Read this original document at: http://walorski.house.gov/statement-cbo-analysis-ahca/
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