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Republicans consider adding Schweikert-backed reinsurance program to health care plan

As Congress remains in recess, some experts are weighing in on a proposed amendment to the American Health Care Act โ€” the Republican health care replacement plan.Two members of the Freedom Caucus, including Arizona Congressman David Schweikert (R-6), want to re-establish a reinsurance โ€” or risk sharing โ€” program, similar to one previously in place under the Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare.