The largest funding mechanism would be a tax on the most expensive employer-provided health insurance plans.
And the legislation would greatly expand the use of health savings accounts, a tax-deductible way to buy health insurance, which has become a top Republican priority.
"President Donald Trump met with health insurance chief executives at the White House last week to try to win their support for the Republican revamp.
The draft legislation would provide expanded tax credits and health savings accounts for individuals while reducing federal spending on tax subsidies and Medicaid and practically eliminating the employer and individual mandates to provide and carry health insurance.
"A draft bill obtained by NBC News would repeal much of the current law, also known as Obamacare, within the next few years and set in place a Republican vision of health care.
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