Reply #9: They will NOT be able to charge more based on pre-existing conditions.

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From Section 2701 of the Senate bill:

With respect to the premium rate charged by a health insurance issuer for health insurance coverage offered in the individual or small group market--

(A) such rate shall vary with respect to the particular plan or coverage involved only by--

(i) whether such plan or coverage covers an individual or family;

(ii) rating area, as established in accordance with paragraph (2);

(iii) age, except that such rate shall not vary by more than 3 to 1 for adults (consistent with section 2707(c));

(iv) tobacco use, except that such rate shall not vary by more than 1.5 to 1; and

(B) such rate shall not vary with respect to the particular plan or coverage involved by any other factor not described in subparagraph (A).