Reply #175: I think you may be reading that wrong [View All]

[dflprincess]

On page 9 "cost-sharing" (what a cute term) is defined as including "deductibles, copays, coinsurance and similar charges but does not include premiums, balance billing amounts for non-network providers or spending for non-covered services."

On page 122 deductibles, copays and coinsurance are all listed again as cost-sharing items.

So it sounds like the bill still allows deductbles (as did HR3200) - and deductibles that are high enough to keep some people from being able to afford care.

If you found something different in another section, please provide the page number(s).