Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra

The Biden administration last week announced new steps to crack down on so-called "junk insurance" plans.

"HHS is cracking down on junk insurance plans to help consumers make informed choices and avoid mistakenly paying for a plan that does not provide them with the coverage or protection they expect," HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said. "We want everyone to have the peace of mind that comes with having coverage that includes the protections and benefits they expect."

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