I was just told by a staffer for Rep. Tiberi (R) OH that the new health care bill will ...

[Hoyt]

23. The Bill says that the insurers must cover pre-existing at the same rate as everyone, UNLESS

the state files for a waiver to create a risk pool. If you go into a risk pool, the insurance available can have higher premiums, much higher in fact. Supposedly there are funds available to provide adequate subsidies, SUPPOSEDLY.

But that is questionable and I bet the CBO scoring indicates that. The CBO report will also likely indicate that the flat tax credits $2000 - $4000 will only help some people afford the insurance.

So it is true that if you can afford to buy a policy under the GOPer plan, pre-existing will be covered. That's a fact. Of course, if the subsidies, or tax credits, aren't enough, folks won't be able to purchase the policy. But if you can purchase one, pre-existing will be covered.

So, in a GOPer-speak, the rep didn't lie. Just didn't expand upon their answer.