This is a breaking news diary. A senior Democratic aide says the “skinny repeal” has a CBO score. And you guessed it, millions lose coverage, and insurance premiums spike under this “light” version of Trumpcare.
Will add more to this post as events warrant so check this space. Jacoby below has an interesting question about whether this is an across-the-board spike or ACA exchange plan spike. No idea honestly. TomP speculates it is the market place plans, but will eventually impact everyone. But see Senator Schumer’s tweet below.
Andy Slavitt is also begging health care reporters to find the secret deals the Republicans are brokering to the conference committee. The Skinny Bill will very likely get meaner:
We need these deals to see the light of day ASAP.
And not even insurers like “skinny repeal”
The more they go to the drawing board, the worse Republicans make Trumpcare look. Remember to call your Senators and say “no” to the skinny repeal and no to secret side deals.
Important note, it seems right now that this is a leaked analysis. If anyone gets the hard data, I will post. Consider this a health warning on the data. :)
Thursday, Jul 27, 2017 · 1:15:30 AM +00:00 · Me
The man on the spot Topher Spiro reprints a letter from 10 governors both Republicans and Democrats opposed to ‘skinny’ repeal. Correction: Sandoval is amongst them. Apologies!
Nevadans, you need to get to work. NOW. Light up Senator Heller’s phones. Let them know his future will not be bright if he supports repeal. Stand with your Governor, Dean!