Rep. Dan Maffei's bill takes away health insurance subsidies for members of Congress

[hrmjustin]

Mark Weiner

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Dan Maffei introduced a bill today that won't help him win any popularity contests in the halls of Congress.

Maffei, D-Syracuse, wants to eliminate the federal subsidy that all 435 House members and 100 Senators are eligible to receive for their health insurance plans.

His bill would require members of Congress to buy their plans in their home states, taking away their option to enroll in the District of Columbia health insurance exchange set up under the Affordable Care Act.

Maffei's bill, the "Members Play by the Same Rules Act," would affect only members of Congress -- not their staff members.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/07/rep_dan_maffei_introduces_bill_to_take_away_health_insurance_subsidies_for_congr.html#incart_river

[atreides1]

1. This is a great idea

There's no chance it'll get past any committee much less to the floor of the House...but it's a great idea!

[hrmjustin]

2. I agree. Some have done it already but they should all do it.