The Senate on Dec. 9 is voting on a GOP health care proposal intended as an alternative to extending the enhanced Obamacare subsidies set to expire after this year.
The plan, put forward by Sens. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.), would fund Health Savings Accounts for individuals to empower choice and promote competition in the insurance market.
Republicans introduced it on Monday alongside one put forward by Sens. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), both aimed at reducing federal spending and driving down the cost of health insurance.
The Dec. 8 announcements were made three days ahead of a Senate vote on a measure promoted by Democrats that would extend the expiring enhanced premium tax credits for Obamacare plans….
Senate to Vote on GOP Alternative to Expiring Obamacare Subsidies
