CBO finds 'millions' will lose coverage from repeal bill
Source: The Hill
BY PETER SULLIVAN - 09/25/17 06:03 PM EDT
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projected Monday that the last-ditch GOP ObamaCare repeal bill would result in "millions" of people losing coverage. The agency did not give a specific number given a lack of time to do the analysis before a vote, but said the "direction of the effect is clear."
The bill also would reduce deficits by more than $133 billion over 10 years, the CBO found, clearing a hurdle in qualifying for special rules to avoid a filibuster.
CBO said the reduction in coverage would be felt in three areas: in Medicaid, because the bill repeals ObamaCare's expansion of Medicaid; in private coverage, because the bill repeals subsidies that help people afford it; and because the mandate to have coverage would be repealed.
CBO predicted some states would charge those who are sick more money for health coverage.
Read more: http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/352341-cbo-finds-millions-uninsured-from-repeal-bill
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This version of the bill is mostly a culmination and compilation of the other ones, and includes most of the bad shit they did.
Repubs try to lie about it, but we all know it's true.
precious tax cuts. The GOP steals from the poor to give to the rich. I will not rest a second until Oct 1st. Money can still change senators' votes and there are 4 days left for backroom deals. I have too much to lose. I will continue calling senators daily as I have been for weeks now. I can not take much more of this shit. This unnecessary stress is harmful to most people and even worse for those of us
who were already weak/ill. Please keep calling Congress and hopefully we can celebrate a victory this weekend. (202)224-3121 THANKS!
