The Trumpcare bill is facing resistance from some Republicans despite changes aimed at garnering more votes. Key alterations include the elimination of the government mandate for healthcare and replacing subsidies with tax credits, which may offer less support, particularly for seniors. A vote is scheduled in the Republican-controlled House, which cannot afford more than 21 defections.

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Republicans change Trumpcare bill to get more votes
TRUMPCARE CHANGES
• Trumpcare is facing hard resistance from some Republicans.
• It eliminates the government mandate for health care.
• It also replaces healthcare subsidies with tax credits.
• The bill still protects people with pre-existing conditions.
• But tax credits provide less assistance, especially for seniors.
• Republicans added provisions to increase credits for seniors.
• They also allowed states to require Medicaid recipients work.
• They also don’t let tax credits pay for plans that cover abortions.
• The Republican-controlled House votes on the bill on Thursday.
• Republicans can’t afford more than 21 defections.
Thursday the House will vote on the American Health Care Act.
03/21/2017