Cornyn: Price Will Determine Future Of Essential Health Benefits

When President-elect Donald Trump was first elected and said he planned to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, Republicans seemed keen to repeal the 10 required benefits through reconciliation , but recently GOP lawmakers have indicated the new HHS secretary will decide the fate of the benefits under the ACA. Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-TX) told reporters essential health benefits are a big issue because they are expensive. He said the benefits require individuals to buy insurance they...