Selib on the House Health Bill Vote

The transcript discusses a proposed healthcare bill, highlighting its potential impact on coverage, with an estimated 24 million people losing insurance due to Medicaid cuts and less generous tax credits. The lack of a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) evaluation raises concerns about the bill's economic impact. The bill is considered more severe than a previous version, allowing states to waive essential health benefits and discriminate against pre-existing conditions, potentially reducing coverage further.

What implications does the bill have regarding essential health benefits and pre-existing conditions?

What criteria does the Congressional Budget Office use to determine if someone has insurance coverage?