House GOP Clashes With Advocates On CMS Abortion Surcharge Proposal

Nearly 80 House Republicans are pushing the administration to rethink proposed CMS regulations that they say still allow issuers to use taxpayer dollars to fund health care plans that include abortion coverage. At the same time, industry and advocate groups praise the provision for simplifying premium payments for issuers and consumers who require abortion services, though some wish abortion was not singled out in the ACA. At issue is CMS' proposed rule on 2016 benefits and payment parameters for qualified...