Century Foundation Analysis Finds Millions Could Lose Health Benefits If Congress Repeals and States Replace the ACA

Century Foundation Analysis Finds Millions Could Lose Health Benefits If Congress Repeals and States Replace the ACA

In the wake of House Republicans’ failed attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the White House is reportedly working with the House Freedom Caucus on a Plan B.

While the details are not known, the plan appears to include an amendment to the American Health Care Act (AHCA, H.R. 1628) that would allow states to remove consumer protections that had been established in Title I of the ACA.

Given this new focus on Title I, it is worth considering this part of the law and how delegating to states might affect health coverage in America...