Rick Allen: “For far too long, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have advocated for a one-size-fits-all approach to…”

“For far too long, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have advocated for a one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare. But as we have learned of the failures of ObamaCare, Federal Government mandates do not work for the American people. They demand choice. Part of the House Republican's Better Way agenda is to restore the doctor-patient relationship and put patients back in control of their healthcare decisions. That is what we have done today. I congratulate my colleagues on passage of H.R. 6311. H.R. 6311, the Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act, will provide more choice by expanding health savings accounts to help people plan and save for their healthcare needs, while also assessing lower cost healthcare plans. Instead of paying high premiums, Americans can save their hard-earned money in tax-favored health savings accounts. It also delays ObamaCare's tax on health insurers for an additional 2 years, providing relief from the premium increase caused by the tax itself. Simply put, our current healthcare system is failing the American people, and I believe this reform will lower the cost of care while enhancing competition. ____________________”