The House of Representatives will vote Thursday on a plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, a development that could bring Republicans one step closer to fulfilling one of President Trump's campaign promises and achieving a policy goal they've sought for years.
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, projected confidence Wednesday after GOP leaders announced Thursday's vote. "It'll pass," he said. "It's a good bill."
But what's in it?
The plan is largely similar to the bill crafted by GOP leaders earlier this year that was pulled from the House floor in March due to insufficient support. Lawmakers have made a few crucial changes, however, that have won support from some members who didn't back the earlier legislation.
Here's a brief rundown of what's in the House GOP health care bill, and how it could affect you.
Click the link for more details on the above bullet points.
How will this affect the Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan (FEHBP) for current and retired federal and postal workers?
“•A “continuous coverage requirement” instead of an individual mandate”
Oh, that’s completely different. Instead of a mandate that I buy insurance, its a -requirement- that I always be covered.
And of course, premiums and deductibles will never go down a thin dime.