GOP changes to Obamacare may drive up 2019 premiums: Report

Published June 13, 2018 9:32pm ET



Federal policy shifts that eroded the market for Obamacare are likely to drive up premiums for remaining policyholders next year, particularly those who are older and in poorer health, a new report shows.

The most significant changes include the elimination of a penalty for individuals without insurance in last year’s GOP-led tax overhaul and President Trump’s executive order expanding access to association health plans, such as those obtained by trade groups. He also stretched the maximum length of short-term limited duration plans from three to 12 months

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