"Skinny repeal" bill only actually repeals the individual mandate. Employer mandate, device tax, HSA, and PPFA provisions are all temporary.
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1332 state waivers are not expanded in the "skinny" bill. But there's a much stronger presumption that HHS has to approve them.
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Under the "skinny" bill, state waivers couldn't be cancelled for 8 years, even if they don't meet coverage or benefits requirements.
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If this "skinny" bill gets serious consideration, insurers are going to hike premiums further, and some will just exit the market.
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Winners under the "skinny" bill: people paying mandate penalties, device makers, and larger employers that don't offer health benefits.
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Biggest loser under "skinny" repeal: middle class people who buy their own insurance without subsidies and would see big premium hikes.
The goal Republicans have talked about most in this debate is lowering premiums. This bill would do exactly the opposite.
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The #AHCA would get millions more young people insured, which would probably help lower premiums for everyone, don't you think?
CBO on "skinny repeal": 16 million more uninsured and 20% premium increase in the individual market.
cbo.gov/system/files/1
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I'd add to that people who had employer provided health insurance that will be discontinued once mandate is gone.
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#selfemployed people like me. Thought they supported jobs and business. Not so much
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... the very people who voted for "change"... they're the ones who complain about the cost! Think they're going vote for these ppl again???
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