Republican Health Overhaul Would Leave Millions More Uninsured
- Bill cuts deficit by $119 billion, less than prior version
- Many would end up in less generous health-insurance plans
What CBO Estimates Say About the House Health Bill
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A health-care bill passed by House Republicans would increase the number of uninsured by 23 million and make coverage costlier for those who need it most, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
The bill to repeal and partially replace Obamacare would also reduce the deficit by $119 billion over 10 years, CBO said. That figure is $32 billion lower than the estimated deficit reduction under an earlier version of the legislation. The CBO released a new estimate of the bill on Wednesday.