Susan Morse
Democrats want Verma to explain news report that she promised insurance officials a continuation of cost-sharing reduction payments in exchange for their support of AHCA.
Continued uncertainty around funding for cost-sharing reduction payments is causing insurers to leave and is raising premiums by as much as 60% for 2018.
The delay affects episode payment models put into place under President Obama.
Status update on court case over cost-sharing reduction payments to insurers was Monday, May 22.
Bill needs at least $359 billion over 10 years, up to $656 billion, according to Urban Institute report.
CMS has chosen seven payers in selected regions as partners offering their own payment incentives to primary care practices.
Individual mandate and Medicaid expansion in Obamacare may remain in Senate plan.
New process allows them to start and finish their application through a third-party website managed by direct enrollment partners.
The cost of the Senate Finance Committee bipartisan bill to modernize Medicare would be offset by $455 million in savings.
New plan replaces Affordable Care Act mandate for small business insurance coverage.