FACTBOX: Provisions of the U.S. House healthcare bill

Nov 7th, 2009 - Reuters

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(Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives may vote on a sweeping healthcare overhaul as early as Saturday. Here are the main provisions of the House bill.

* Creates an insurance market exchange where individuals and small businesses would purchase coverage. Sets minimum benefit packages that may be offered through the exchange.

* Creates a new government health insurance plan that would be sold through the exchange.

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