Chris Collins: Moderates didn't know Obamacare protection for sick customers faced chopping block

Rep. Chris Collins told reporters Wednesday that he and other moderate Republicans did not know that the White House would be talking to conservatives about repealing an Obamacare mandate that shields the sickest customers from paying higher premiums than healthier customers.

During a meeting between eight centrists and the White House Monday, the discussions focused on including an amendment allowing states to seek a waiver from the Department of Health and Human Services to make changes to the 10 essential health benefits that Obamacare requires, the New York Republican said.