“Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar said Tuesday that ‘there’s really not a need’ for the Trump administration to put forward an ObamaCare replacement plan at the moment.”
“Azar was asked where the administration’s replacement for the health law is in an interview on the ‘Kevin Wall Radio Show.’ He replied that there is not a need for one until the Supreme Court issues a final ruling on a GOP-backed lawsuit seeking to overturn the law.”
“’There’s really not a need for a replacement of the Affordable Care Act unless and until there’s a final Supreme Court decision,’ Azar said, adding that would be ‘some time away.’ The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to expedite the case, meaning it will not be decided until after the 2020 election.”
“He also added that the administration could need a replacement if Republicans win back the House in this year’s election but noted that the current Democratic-led House has no interest in repealing and replacing ObamaCare…”
“Democrats, though, have attacked the Trump administration for backing the lawsuit seeking to overturn the entire Affordable Care Act, which extended coverage to roughly 20 million people, without putting forward a plan to replace it…” Read the full article here.
Source: Trump health chief: ‘Not a need’ for ObamaCare replacement plan right now – By Peter Sullivan, January 21, 2020. The Hill.
