Mike Crapo: “Our bill would ensure federal health funding is spent for…”

“Our plan would also provide funding for cost sharing reduction payments which will reduce out of pocket costs for low income patients, save taxpayers money and get this, reduce premiums for benchmark Marketplace plans by 11%. Additionally, Our bill would ensure federal health funding is spent for the benefit of Americans by strengthening citizenship verification requirements and discouraging states from providing taxpayer funded health care to those who are not legally here and are not citizens of the United States. Some of our Republican colleagues have offered plans of their own this week which are also worth considering as we move to the future.” (07:48–08:07)

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