U.S. Proposes Obamacare Changes to Ease Shopping, Lower Bills
- Proposal addresses networks, `surprise bills,' plan options
- Rules are not final until after public comment period
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The U.S. proposed new Obamacare rules Friday that it says will make it easier for people to shop for health insurance, protect them from some out-of-pocket costs, and help states run the marketplaces where plans are sold.
The changes would apply to insurance plans sold on the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces for 2017, the law’s fourth year of coverage. Consumers will buy those policies starting on Nov. 1, 2016. The rules are still in proposal form and will have to be finalized after a period of public comment.