U.S. Sen. Rick Scott isn’t just criticizing the Affordable Care Act. He’s doing something about it.
The Naples Republican is introducing the More Affordable Care Act. And the sequel, he believes, is better than the original.
“Obamacare has failed to deliver on its promises: families didn’t get to keep their insurance plans, couldn’t keep their doctors, and didn’t save money — and neither did the federal government. Instead, Obamacare created a system that left American families with fewer choices, higher costs, and health care that doesn’t meet their needs. That’s obvious, and it’s why President Trump and the American people are demanding solutions to fix this broken system,” Scott said.
“My new bill makes simple fixes to Obamacare that will make a world of difference to American families by making Americans the consumer, not the government, while giving them options and transparency. Healthcare.gov and state exchanges continue, protections for pre-existing conditions remain in place, and families who need a safety net have one that works for them.”
Scott, a former health care executive, predicates his proposal on “HSA-style Trump Health Freedom Accounts” that sidestep insurance companies and lets consumers “shop across state lines and purchase the health care plan that best fits their needs” with a state waiver program that expands competition and consumer choice.
His bill would also codify President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for transparency in pricing, giving patients advance notice of what a procedure or service costs.
“This new system will create market forces to drive competition and reduce costs for families. Americans will always make a better choice for their families than the government will; we should give them that opportunity and take a huge step forward in fixing Obamacare,” Scott said.
