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dumbcat

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4. I'm not clear on what they are being exempt from?

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Fri May 5, 2017, 01:20 PM

May 2017

As I understand the new bill, it does away with the individual mandate. So no one, including Congresspersons, are compelled to buy any kind of health insurance policy. They, like everyone else, can buy whatever health care insurance policy they want.

So what has changed?

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Fact Check: Is Congress Exempt From the G.O.P. Health Bill? [View all] demmiblue May 2017 OP

But only if the second bill passes the Senate and is signed by the President lapfog_1 May 2017 #1

I posted this because several people have claimed that the House version voted on yesterday... demmiblue May 2017 #2

They're exempt from insider trading, sitting on panels that decide futures and position their stocks TheBlackAdder May 2017 #3

I'm not clear on what they are being exempt from? dumbcat May 2017 #4

They get their insurance from their employer. nt marybourg May 2017 #5

Congress will NOT live by the same rules! Eyeball_Kid May 2017 #6

Actually, Tanuki May 2017 #7