Feenstra Votes to Lower Healthcare Costs for Iowans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act.
“As a father of four and former volunteer EMT for 15 years, I’ve had countless conversations with Iowans about the skyrocketing cost of healthcare and declining access to care in rural communities. Iowans are paying too much for routine checkups and prescription drugs and traveling long distances for doctor’s appointments and emergency care. It’s unsustainable and must change,” said Rep. Feenstra. “That’s why I voted to lower healthcare premiums for Iowa families, seniors, veterans, and small businesses, expand access to high-quality care in rural areas, and ensure transparency in healthcare pricing. In addition to the $50 billion that we passed, and President Trump signed into law, for rural hospitals and healthcare, this legislation helps alleviate the root causes of costly health plans and brings prices down. I’ll keep working to reduce healthcare costs, protect our rural hospitals, and deliver exceptional care for all Iowans.”
The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act specifically:
- Lowers premium costs by 11% and reduces out-of-pocket costs.
- Expands access to Association Health Plans (AHPs) by allowing small employers and self-employed workers to band together and purchase more affordable plans.
- Codifies and strengthens a 2019 final rule by President Trump that allows employees to use tax-free money from their employer to purchase the healthcare plan of their choice.
- Restores and codifies a 2018 executive order by President Trump — rescinded by the Biden Administration — that the Congressional Budget Office estimated would enroll 3.7 million Americans in AHPs and extend coverage to 400,000 previously uninsured Americans.
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