Those are true words from a small business owner in Houston, Texas, who I suspect has greater understanding of what this bill will be than some of the so called experts here inside the Beltway. We know from the Congressional Budget Office, though that the premiums for an average American family under this bill will go up $2,100 a year for those purchasing insurance on their own in the so called individual market. An independent study talked about premiums in Texas specifically and said that premiums in Texas for those who purchase insurance on their own will go up for 61%. (11:08–11:23)
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Asserts that CBO estimates premiums will increase by $2,100 a year for individuals purchasing their own insurance.
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