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On the recordApril 24, 2013
Based on just typical behavior of individuals, there is this sense that individuals will stay out of the insurance market until they are sick because they have guaranteed coverage at this point.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford expresses concern about individuals delaying insurance enrollment until they need care.

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