And in fact, by explicitly allowing associations to base premiums on the risk factor of each employee within the group, it invites them to discriminate against other characteristics. My amendment requires the Department of Labor to certify that the bill would not raise premiums for older Americans before taking effect. I asked my colleagues to support my amendment to protect older Americans and implore that we work together to address the real healthcare problems in our nation and move towards a more equitable health care system for older workers. (02:34–02:41)
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Asserts that her amendment requires the Department of Labor to certify that the bill would not raise premiums for older Americans before it takes effect.
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