BPC Experts Unveil $17.6B Stabilization Package, Propose $45B In Offsets

Ten health policy experts with the Bipartisan Policy Center on Wednesday unveiled a two-stage approach to health reform that focuses first on stabilizing the individual insurance markets -- and rebuilding trust among lawmakers -- before looking at longer-term changes. The bipartisan group of experts call for a $17.6 billion stabilization package that includes a reinsurance program, CSR funding, tweaks to the 1332 state innovation waiver authority, a boost to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and development of alternatives to the individual...