Establishes a public health insurance option under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
The bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a public health insurance option. This option will be offered through the Exchanges and will provide affordable, high-quality coverage. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will establish rates for premiums and provider reimbursement. The public health insurance option will offer bronze, silver, and gold plans. The bill also includes provisions for state advisory councils, start-up funding, and the repayment of initial funding over a 10-year period.
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