Minimizing the Economic Burden of the Affordable Care Act Pending Repeal
Jan 24, 2017
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Jan 20, 2017
Published on: Jan 24, 2017
Jan 24, 2017
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Jan 20, 2017
Published on: Jan 24, 2017
Summary
Tells government agencies to make the Affordable Care Act less costly and difficult for people, families, and businesses while waiting for it to be repealed.
What problem does this solve?
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act created financial and rule-based difficulties for states, individuals, and healthcare companies. This order directs government agencies to use their power to delay or remove parts of the law that cause these difficulties.
What does this order do?
Minimize economic and regulatory burdens
Directs federal agencies to waive, delay, or grant exemptions from any part of the Affordable Care Act that imposes a financial cost, tax, penalty, or regulatory burden on states, individuals, or healthcare companies.
States the policy to repeal the Affordable Care Act
Declares that the administration's official policy is to seek the quick repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Provides greater flexibility to states
Instructs federal agencies to give states more flexibility and to work with them in managing their healthcare programs.
Encourages a free and open healthcare market
Tells agencies to support the growth of a free market for healthcare services and health insurance across state lines to increase choices for patients.
Who does this affect?
- Individuals and families with health insurance
- Healthcare providers and insurers
- State governments
What is the real world impact?
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Eases financial strain from the ACA
Reduces costs, fees, and penalties from the Affordable Care Act for individuals, families, and healthcare providers while a full repeal is being planned.
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Prepares for ACA repeal
Directs agencies to get ready for the repeal of the Affordable Care Act by giving states more freedom and control over their healthcare markets.
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Weakens the ACA without legislation
Allows executive agencies to delay or stop enforcing parts of the law, which could make the healthcare law less stable and effective before Congress officially repeals it.
When does this start?
This order became effective on January 20, 2017, directing agencies to take action immediately.