Senate Hearing on Stabilizing the Individual Health Insurance Market
January 1, 2018
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The Frame
This hearing initiated formal discussions between Senate Republicans and Democrats regarding potential legislative changes to the Affordable Care Act to address instability in the .
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Individual health insurance policyholders
These individuals are subject to potential changes in insurance market regulations and premium costs resulting from committee deliberations.
Health insurance providers
Insurance companies are subject to regulatory changes that impact their participation in the individual market.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on February 1, 2017, by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- The primary objective was to examine the stability of the individual health insurance market under the Affordable Care Act.
- Chairman Lamar Alexander acknowledged a letter from Senator Tim Kaine and other Democratic members expressing interest in bipartisan cooperation on potential changes to the Affordable Care Act.
- The committee heard testimony from a panel of four witnesses, including state insurance regulators, insurance industry CEOs, and a former governor.
- The hearing included a 5-minute round of questioning for committee members following opening statements.
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Why It Matters
This hearing initiated formal discussions between Senate Republicans and Democrats regarding potential legislative changes to the Affordable Care Act to address instability in the .
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Bipartisan Engagement
The document highlights an early 2017 attempt by Senate Democrats to initiate bipartisan dialogue regarding potential modifications to the Affordable Care Act.
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