Annie Kuster actually said...

This hearing is another attempt to distract from the Democratic Party's agenda to establish Government-run, single-payer healthcare.

What good is healthcare insurance if you are afraid to use it because you can't afford your deductible?

Are insurers allowed to impose much higher out-of-pocket costs than under the Affordable Care Act? That is correct.

Are insurers allowed to exclude coverage for preexisting conditions? Yes.