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ACAP Statement for the Record on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means Committees’ Hearings on Health Care Affordability
On January 21, ACAP submitted its statement for the record to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means for their January 22nd hearings on health care affordability and insurance.
This letter:
- Summarizes the role of Safety Net Health Plans in containing costs, promoting quality, and offering lower premiums across Medicaid, Medicare, and the Marketplaces.
- Highlights evidence on Medicaid expansion’s impact on coverage, medical debt, and access to preventive care.
- Addresses concerns about new Medicaid cost‑sharing and community engagement requirements.
- Notes Marketplace affordability challenges following expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, including enrollment declines and plan‑shifting.