Energy & Commerce Democrats Eye Market Stabilization Measures

Energy & Commerce Committee Democrats will soon push short-term fixes to stabilize the Affordable Care Act markets, such as reinstating cost-sharing reductions, establishing a permanent reinsurance program and extending risk corridor payments to insurers, newly appointed Energy & Commerce Oversight Subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) told reporters on Wednesday (Jan. 16). She said she expects a robust debate over large-scale changes to the health system, including ideas such as Medicare for All, or adding a public option, and showed interest...