Scott, Pallone, Neal Blast Trump Administration’s Short-Term Insurance Plans Expansion
WASHINGTON– Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA), Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), and Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) released the following joint statement today in response to the Trump administration’s release of a proposed rule that would allow health insurance companies to offer short-term plans that do not comply with Affordable Care Act (ACA) consumer protection standards:
“The Trump administration’s proposal to allow short-term health insurance plans that do not comply with the Affordable Care Act’s consumer protections is the latest step in their ongoing effort to sabotage our nation’s healthcare system. Today’s action will leave families on the hook for thousands of dollars in uncovered healthcare costs and allow insurers to once again discriminate against individuals with pre-existing conditions. Widespread marketing of these bare bones, junk plans will further destabilize health insurance markets, and will lead to higher premiums for everyone.
“The American people want access to high quality, affordable health insurance, and it is time for the Trump Administration to stop its relentless and destructive campaign to sabotage the Affordable Care Act.”
Today’s announcement is the latest in an ongoing effort by the Trump administration to unwind the ACA’s consumer protections.
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Press Contact
Scott: Stephanie Lalle, (202) 226-0853
Pallone: CJ Young, (202) 225-5735
Neal: Erin Hatch, (202) 225-2856
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