Summarize the components of the health care bill. Describe the health care components that are addressed in this bill.

There are many components to the health bill that deal with health care.
1. Expansion of coverage – The bill expands access to quality, affordable health insurance by increasing subsidies for those who purchase through the marketplace and by extending Medicaid eligibility.
2. Protection of patients – The bill protects patients from surprise medical bills and limits out-of-pocket costs in order to make coverage more accessible. The bill ensures pre-existing conditions and no discrimination against groups or individuals based upon their health.
3. Lowering Costs – The bill aims to lower the cost of prescription drugs and increase transparency in pricing across the healthcare system so that consumers can better understand what they’re paying for before receiving services. The bill also contains provisions that limit hospital sticker prices, and provide incentives to providers to shift away from fee for service models to value-based models. These models have been shown to be more cost-effective over the long-term while providing better care outcomes.
4. Improved Accessibility & Quality – The bill increases access for rural areas by incentivizing telehealth services, strengthens support for community health centers, increases efforts around mental health treatment options, and emphasizes prevention through expanded wellness programs like vaccinations or screenings at no cost to the consumer.