On June 10, The House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on five bills that aim to make small changes to the Affordable Care Act, according to The Hill.
Here are three points:
1. The bills suggested the following reforms suggested:
• Allowing insurers to charge older people higher premiums to account for higher healthcare costs
• Requiring documentation from people signing up for health insurance during extra sign-up periods
• Reducing the grace period for enrollees who don't pay their premiums
2. These bills, sponsored by Republications in the House, show the Republicans are not completely opposed to making changes to the current law versus replacing it entirely.
3. The Democrats oppose the measures, noting that they may make it harder to for people to gain coverage.