Although it is too early to say exactly what will be included or targeted in the package of bills, Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas), chairman of the Ways and Means Committee’s Health Subcommittee, said House GOP leaders are measuring support on a number of provisions, such as the repeal of the “Cadillac” tax on high-cost health plans. Final decisions about what will be included will come from the full committee and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), who serves as chairman.
“We’re going to continue to focus on ObamaCare implementation, but we’re also looking at a number of the tax provisions that need to be repealed,” Rep. Brady told The Hill.
It is unclear if President Obama would support any of the small, tax-related amendments to his signature healthcare law. His administration has already stated it does not support the elimination of the “Cadillac tax,” a 40-percent excise tax on high-cost plans, according to the report. However, other Democrats have shown some support to eliminate the tax, including Sen. Chris Murphy (Conn.).
Rep. Brady said he is also planning a separate agenda regarding Medicare, which he said would also have to be implemented before next fall, ahead of the election year.
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