Trump unveils health care plan
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he plans to replace government subsidies for health insurance with direct payments to consumers, an idea that some experts have said would hurt lower-income Americans.
Under new state regulations, doctors will no longer need to seek pre-approval from a patient’s health insurer before providing care in “a whole bunch of situations,” Healey said.
The laws add new requirements for health plans. The legislation requiring coverage of EpiPens mandates that insurers cap patients’ out-of-pocket costs at $100 per year, reducing expenses for individuals who rely on the medication for severe allergic reactions. A two-pack of EpiPens can cost approximately $600, according to the governor’s office.