The conservative House Freedom Caucus is backing the latest healthcare proposal as the White House tries to revive efforts to repeal President Obama's signature law. In a statement Wednesday, the 40 or so hard-line members who helped scuttle the earlier bill announced their support for the plan crafted by New Jersey Rep. Tom MacArthur, a moderate, and North Carolina Rep. Mark Meadows, head of the House Freedom Caucus. While the endorsement is a boost for the effort, some 50 moderate Republicans are still uncertain or oppose the latest plan. The group said the new proposal will give states flexibility — and while it isn't a full repeal of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, they are prepared to support it. The proposed changes would let states get federal waivers to some coverage requirements Obama's law imposed on insurers, such as providing basic services including maternity and newborn care, and preventive and wellness visits.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 26, 2017 17:15 UTC