Policy and Legislation
New York Health Plan Association is questioning legality of governor's 'emergency' measure.
Rosenthal recalled the days when insurers covered everything, and employers paid the premiums, which desensitized Americans to how much things cost.
That step, they say, would keep Medicare Advantage relevant, to the benefit of patients in the Medicare program.
Trump Administration rule does not change standard requiring such coverage when no objection exists, but about any employer could seek an exemption.
Analysis warned that fee-for-service and other provisions in the legislation would "strongly limit the state's ability to control costs."
Poll says 49 percent of respondents said they have a favorable view of ACA, while 31 percent said they favored the GOP's American Health Care Act.
Without an individual mandate, young adults were more likely to lose health insurance.
Uncertainty remains around what resources states may need and whether they will receive adequate federal support.
Among voters, 44 percent said they would be less likely to vote for a Senator or member of Congress who supports the revised bill.
Greg Gianforte had been documented on both sides of GOP bill debate, first saying he didn't support it then heard saying he was thankful for it.