in the come 63% increase in tennessee, 69% increase in oklahoma, and a staggering 116% increase in arizona. on expanding benefits, in reality, the new laws and mandates have led to mass cancellations of coverage, soaring out-of-pocket costs and declining enrollment figures. millions are choosing to pay a tax over buying the government mandated insurance. increased access, with insurance fleeing the marketplace, americans are facing a dwindling number of insurance choices with 17% of americans left with only one insurer option available in their exchange. insurers will be indispensable partners in the transition period out of obamacare into the patient's first plan the president will be working with congress to put into place. the president's plan will encourage innovation, modernize our healthcare system and provide immediate relief and ensure access to truly affordable care. this afternoon, the president had lunch with vice president pence and ambassador nikki haley come afterward he met with speaker ryan and majority leader