“An act of mercy.”That was House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) on Tuesday, talking about the new Obamacare repeal bill ― a proposal that, according to an early estimate, could make up to 10 million people newly uninsured. The legislation would roll back the Affordable Care Act’s expansion of Medicaid. The Affordable Care Act Made Access BetterThe GOP argument here rests on two premises, neither of which holds up well to scrutiny. And their proposal would surely benefit some people, including some for whom the Affordable Care Act has meant higher premiums and weaker coverage. But the net effect of repeal, even with a Republican alternative in place, is likely to be more exposure to medical bills ― and, as a result, worse access to medical care.

Source: Huffington Post March 08, 2017 03:45 UTC