Washington, D.C. – Following the release of the Senate Finance Committee’s reconciliation proposal, AHIP issued the following statement:
“At a time when Americans are looking for stability and certainty with their health care, the latest budget proposal would jeopardize the coverage and access to care that millions of Americans rely on in Medicaid and the individual market. Enactment of these policies combined with potential inaction on expiring health care tax credits would mean millions of people losing Medicaid coverage would find a disrupted individual market with less competition, diminished choices and higher premiums. All of these impacts will be magnified in rural communities.
“Importantly, the new proposal keeps the promise to seniors that their Medicare coverage will be protected. However, it does not include meaningful HSA reforms that would provide greater choice and flexibility to employers and workers.
“As the budget reconciliation process continues, Congress should support low-income people and working families by keeping coverage stable and access to care affordable in Medicaid and the individual market.”