Access & Health Coverage
Ending the Affordable Care Act鈥檚 cost-sharing subsidies would harm patients鈥 finances and health, trigger a 鈥渄eath spiral鈥 in the health insurance exchanges, and force hospitals to shoulder an even greater financial burden, making it harder for them to serve their communities, the AHA, Federation鈥
Last week, the Administration announced that it will halt funding of the cost-sharing reduction payments, or CSRs, that benefit nearly 6 million low- and modest-income Americans who buy coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces.
Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Patty Murray (D-WA) yesterday released a proposal intended to stabilize the Health Insurance Marketplaces authorized by the Affordable Care Act.
Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, today said he and committee Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) had reached an agreement on legislation to fund cost-sharing reduction payments for two years and provide states some flexibility in鈥
Every day the caregivers in America鈥檚 hospitals see how not having coverage stops people from getting the right care, at the right time, in the right place. That鈥檚 why hospitals are helping people get health coverage and ensuring access to essential services.
The AHA and seven other national organizations this weekend urged congressional leaders to 鈥渢ake action now to fund cost-sharing reduction benefits for the millions of Americans who depend on this critical program.鈥 The White House announced last week that it will stop making CSR payments鈥
The Trump administration will stop making cost-sharing reduction payments to health insurers, the White House announced last night. Insurers use the federal payments to reduce out-of-pocket costs for low-income individuals purchasing coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces. The鈥
Recent events have reminded us that in times of crisis, whether natural or man-made, hospitals are always there, ready to care. From Texas and Florida to Puerto Rico and Las Vegas, America鈥檚 hospitals and health systems are clearly essential anchors in their communities.In addition to providing鈥