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TALLAHASSEE — Amid widespread national debate about making changes in the health-care system, a Florida House panel Tuesday backed a proposal that would create a state program offering an online exchange for buying individual health insurance.

The program would be tied to what are known as “individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements,” which involve workers making coverage choices and getting reimbursed by their employers. The arrangements have tax benefits.

The House Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee on Tuesday voted 12-3 to approve a bill ( HB 141 ) that would create the Florida Employee Health Choices Program, which would include the exchange.

Bill sponsor Taylor Yarkosky, R-Montverde, said the proposal seeks to ad

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