What's happening on the national level with health care - we know more than we did last week!

The American Health Care Act (AHCA), the ACA replacement plan from the Congressional House Republicans, was finally introduced earlier this week. They are seemingly trying to push the bill through prior to the Congressional Budget Office releasing its score which ultimately shows how much it will cost and its impact. The plan essentially eliminates the individual mandate and Medicaid expansion. Below are a few sources of information that outline some of the specifics:

• Vox - The American Health Care Act: the Republicans’ bill to replace Obamacare, explained
• Politico - GOP unveils Obamacare replacement amid sharp party divide
• Colorado Health Institute - ACA vs. AHCA: How They Stack Up
• Colorado Center on Law and Policy (CCLP) - GOP HEALTHCARE PLAN – WHAT IT WOULD MEAN FOR COLORADO

The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative's Protect our Care Colorado Campaign coalition met on Tuesday to learn more about what is happening on the national level, check out the following presentations:

• Devin Zatorski (TRP): ACA Repeal & Replace: Where Do We Stand?
• Elisabeth Arenales (CCLP) : Medicaid & ACA Repeal and Replace

You can take action at ProtectOurCareCO.org 

Colorado Senator Cory Gardner joined three other Republican Senators in signing a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell addressing proposed Medicaid changes. This article from The Hill summarizes the letter.