H.R. 1628: The American Health Care Act (AHCA)

Article Publication Date:

5/26/2017

Summary:

On May 26th, 2017 the Congressional Research Service released their report on H.R. 1628: The American Health Care Act (AHCA) that was passed in the House on May 4th, 2017. This report provides an overview of all the AHCA provisions. It also discusses how the bill includes a number of provisions that would repeal or modify parts of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Article Author:

Mach, Annie

Topics:

Medicaid; Medicaid Waivers

AHCA

Types/Tools:

Reports

Populations:

Aging/Older Adults; Children and Families; Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness

Sources:

Congressional Research Service

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