PALLONE APPLAUDS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ACTION TO CRACK DOWN ON JUNK SHORT-TERM HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS AND STRENGTHEN SURPRISE BILLING PROTECTIONS

Statement

"I strongly support the Biden Administration's efforts to rein in short-term, limited duration health insurance plans.

The Trump Administration purposefully deregulated these junk plans and allowed them to rip off consumers while generating enormous profits for health insurance companies. It was a clear effort to undermine the Affordable Care Act and the historic progress we've made in expanding access to high-quality, affordable health care.

Thankfully the Biden Administration's proposed rule puts people over profits and ensures that these junk plans will no longer be able to discriminate against Americans with pre-existing conditions and deceive consumers. I commend the Administration for their hard work on this proposal and look forward to seeing the rule finalized and implemented as soon as possible.

I am also pleased to see the Administration continue to strengthen the No Surprises Act, which protects about one million patients per month against surprise medical bills. I applaud the Administration's ongoing commitment to protecting consumers and lowering health care costs."

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