Why are members of Congress able to get better health care than you in the latest revised healthcare plan ? Sorry dillweeds, you get the same as the people because you are not above the people- PB/TK
Senate Republicans exempt own health coverage from part of latest proposal – By Sarah Kliff / July 13 2017
Senate Republicans included a provision that exempts members of Congress and their staff from part of their latest health care plan.
This exemption could have the effect of ensuring that members of Congress have coverage for a wider array of benefits than other Americans who purchase their own coverage.
A Senate Republican aide confirmed that the exemption existed but was unable to comment as to the specific effect it would have. The aide said it was included to ensure that the bill hewed to the chamber’s strict reconciliation rules that limit the policies this health bill can include.
The exemption is similar to the one that existed in the House health bill. After Vox reported on its existence, the House voted to close the loophole — and the Senate aide expected their chamber to follow the same path.
An exemption mandates that members of Congress have access to the essential health benefits
The revised Senate health bill draft released Thursday lets health insurers offer plans that do not cover the Affordable Care Act’s essential health benefits, which requires insurers to include a wide array of benefits such as maternity care and mental health services.
Continue to vox.com article: https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/7/13/15966034/senate-republicans-exemption
