Senator Dean Heller joined Senator Cory Gardner of Colorado and others, in introducing the Healthcare Tax Relief Act, legislation that delays the ACA’s “Health insurance tax” or “Hit” for one year, to prevent higher health insurance premiums. The Senators say if “HIT” is not delayed next year, it is estimated that as many as 100 million Americans could see their premiums increase. In Nevada specifically, the cost of this provision kicking in could lead to premium increases by as much as $500 for Nevada families and more than $500 per couple for seniors and disabled individuals on Medicare Advantage. Additionally, premiums could rise by nearly $150 for Nevadans in the individual market. Further, this Obamacare provision could cost Nevada’s Medicaid program more than $40 million if Congress does not act to delay it. Heller says the HIT is yet another example of an ill-conceived provision that will simply result in Nevadans paying even more for their health care.