If we don't pay the cost-sharing reduction subsidies, they are going to increase costs.
Annie Kuster
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Annie L. McLane Kuster is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Kuster has focused on issues such as healthcare, women's rights, and economic development throughout her tenure in Congress. She has been an advocate for expanding access to affordable healthcare and has worked on initiatives to support small businesses in her district.
Are insurers allowed to charge higher monthly premiums based on health status and factors such as age and gender?
My Republican colleagues have been highly critical about funding tax subsidies to help Americans afford comprehensive health insurance, but support allowing more people to access Federal money for these short-term junk insurance plans that…
Representative Kuster's bill revokes the Section 1332 waiver guidance issued by the administration last October, which weakens requirements of private insurance plans to provide comprehensive coverage at an affordable price.
Unfortunately, last fall the Trump administration issued new guidance, and I am afraid that that is going to hurt people with preexisting conditions.
This hearing is another attempt to distract from the Democratic Party's agenda to establish Government-run, single-payer healthcare.
I want to join my colleagues in honoring John Dingell and our mile-high memorial yesterday for him.
I want to be clear--I believe the Trump administration's rule that expanded the maximum duration of these so-called 'short-term' plans up to a year and allows them to be renewed for up to 3 years should be rescinded.
I'm pleased we're discussing legislation today that will protect Americans with preexisting conditions and address the sabotage of the Affordable Care Act.
Are insurers allowed to impose much higher out-of-pocket costs than under the Affordable Care Act? That is correct.
I hope these bills will be an opportunity to work across the aisle to help the American people.





