Alabama officially approved legislation that allows the Alabama Farmers Federation to sell healthcare plans to their members
ALABAMA (WDHN) – Alabama state lawmakers have officially approved the legislation that allows the 'Alabama Farmers Federation' to sell healthcare plans to their members that bypasses federal requirements, which can turn people away for preexisting conditions.
Under the new legislation, medical visits, hospitalizations and other costs are not classified as health insurance.
The new health plans would not have to follow the Affordable Care Act requirements and rules, and it could turn away people, due to their preexisting conditons.
Initially, Senate Democrats wanted to require the ALFA plans to accept people with preexisting conditions and to give the Alabama Department of Insurance the ability to oversee the plans.
The Alabama Senate passed the legislation on a vote of 30-2.
Now, the bill heads to Governor Ivey's desk for her signature.
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