House Approves Bashline’s Amendment to Bolster Fraud Safeguards

June 11, 2026

HARRISBURG – Fighting to combat waste, fraud and abuse in Pennsylvania, Rep. Josh Bashline (R-Clarion/Armstrong) announced the House adopted his commonsense amendment to legislation that would allow small businesses of 50 employees or less to claim a tax credit to pay for eligible insurance costs.

House Bill 2250, which passed the House by a 200-2 vote, would require businesses to take out a policy through the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority (Pennie) that meets the affordability requirements as determined by the exchange.

Bashline’s amendment, which garnered support by a 132-70 vote, addresses concerns related to fraud with Pennie by establishing conditions to maintain compliance. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Providing proof of residency and citizenship for all employees benefitting.
• Requiring Pennie to establish an office of fraud prevention.
• Producing a report to the General Assembly that contains the number of suspected fraud cases and dollar amounts involved; confirmed fraud cases and dollar amounts involved; and dollar amounts of tax credits provided to rescinded policies.

“In recent months, the Commonwealth and nation have learned about the widespread fraud in places like Minnesota. We must stop fraudsters and thieves from accessing funds that belong to other people,” said Bashline. “The government must be held to the highest standard for fiscal stewardship, and my amendment goes a long way in accomplishing that.”

To view Bashline’s remarks on the House floor, click on this link.



Representative Josh Bashline
63rd Legislative District 
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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