Trump says new health care bill protects pre-existing conditions, but others disagree

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Yet another bill to repeal and replace Obamacare is headed for a vote, possibly this week, but views on what it actually includes appear to differ.

In a Sunday appearance on CBS News' 'Face the Nation,' President Trump seemed to largely avoid the question of whether or not those with pre-existing conditions would remain protected from prohibitive premium hikes.

After a lengthy back and forth that included questions about leaving such insurance matters up to the individual states, Trump offered assurances that there is a clause that 'guarantees' coverage to that group.

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On Sunday, he also took to Twitter to tout the upcoming bill, writing, "You can't compare anything to ObamaCare because ObamaCare is dead. Dems want billions to go to Insurance Companies to bail out donors...New healthcare plan is on its way. Will have much lower premiums & deductibles while at the same time taking care of pre-existing conditions!"

During the CBS interview, while the president ultimately offered confirmation that the bill does not give leeway to states in regards to the coverage offered to those with ongoing health matters, the New York Times notes, "Mr. Trump appeared to be unfamiliar with details of the amendment that would allow states to obtain a waiver permitting insurers to charge higher premiums based on a person's 'health status.'"

The media outlet further notes that Trump's assertion is, "contradicted by numerous health policy experts as well as the American Medical Association."

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Another point of contention is how much support the bill actually has at this time.

Representative Charlie Dent, a Republican from Pennsylvania, recently said that he does not believe there are enough votes to get it passed, notes Reuters. However, on Monday, Jim Jordan of the House Freedom Caucus expressed confidence that the bill will get through Congress if presented this week.

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