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Title: Health Care Freedom Act of 2017
Vote to pass an amendment that replaces the American Health Care Act with the Health Care Freedom Act of 2017, commonly known as the "skinny repeal" option.
Prohibits federal funds considered to be direct spending on state programs for any prohibited entity for a period of 1 year, effective on the enactment date of this act (Title I, Sec. 105).
Defines “prohibited entity” as an organization that is tax exempt by the International Revenue Code of 1986 and is an essential community provider, primarily engaged in (Title I, Sec. 105):
Family planning services;
Reproductive health;
Related medical care; and
Provides for abortions.
Specifies that abortion providers are exempt from the aforementioned policy if (Title I, Sec. 105):
The pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or
The pregnancy will result in physical harm or injury to the mother of which could result in death.
Authorizes additional funds of $2 billion following the end of fiscal year 2018 to remain available to states that request financial assistance for the purpose of (Title II, Sec. 203):
Submitting an application for a waiver granted under this section; or
Implementing the state plan under such waiver.
Establishes that a state waiver under this section (Title II, Sec. 203):
Will be in effect for a period of 8 years unless the state requests a shorter duration;
May be renewed by the state for unlimited, additional 8-year periods upon application submission; and
May not be cancelled by the Secretary of Health and Human Services before the expiration of the 8 year period.
Title: Health Care Freedom Act of 2017