A proposed Health and Human Services rule to help provide additional health insurance options has the support of Congressman Markwayne Mullin. The Department is proposing a rule intended to increase competition, choice and access to lower-cost healthcare options. It would expand the availability of short-term, limited-duration health insurance by allowing consumers to purchase plans providing coverage for any period less than a year. The current rule limits the plans less than three months.
“Americans need more choices in health insurance so they can find coverage that meets their needs,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. “The status quo is failing too many Americans who face skyrocketing costs and fewer and fewer choices. The Trump Administration is taking action so individuals and families have access to quality, affordable healthcare that works for them.”
“Today’s proposed rule by the Trump Administration harps on what we already know to be true: Obamacare failed to provide affordable, accessible health care for Oklahomans,” said Mullin. “Oklahomans need permanent relief from their skyrocketing health care premiums and massive deductibles. By extending these short-term insurance plans, Oklahomans would have greater freedom to choose a plan that works best for their family. I applaud the Trump Administration for their continued efforts to bring free market solutions to our health care system.”
The proposed rule can be viewed here.
