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This bill, the Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021, establishes a public health insurance plan called the "Medicare Exchange health plan" to be offered through the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplaces. The plan will be available in the individual market by 2022 and in the small group market by 2025, with priority given to areas with limited insurer participation or high costs. The bill provides $1 billion in funding for the plan's establishment and administration, as well as $1 billion for data collection and technology. The plan will comply with the same requirements as qualified health plans, offer silver and gold level coverage, and provide free primary care services. The bill also allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set premiums, establish reimbursement rates, and implement delivery system reforms to improve quality and affordability. Additionally, the bill expands eligibility for premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act and authorizes increased funding for antitrust enforcement in healthcare markets.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/386/all-info