Trump declined to provide specifics during the weekend interview and Spicer offered few details either. But he did go one step further by saying Trump wants to make it easier to sell health plans across state lines. Health insurance is regulated by states, and each state sets its own rules for health plans. Opponents contend that it would deteriorate the quality of health plans, because insurance companies might choose to locate in the states with the weakest coverage requirements. Asked whether Trump’s replacement plan amounts to an expansion of government health care, Spicer insisted Monday it does not, saying access would be improved and costs would be driven down through marketplace competition.

Source: Washington Post January 16, 2017 14:13 UTC