>> reporter: the proposal would attempt to address complaints that the original bill didn't go far enough to address obamacaretion regulatory infrastructure. to t. would provide states the options to apply for waivers to opt out of obamacare's ten essential health benefits, the minimum requirements for any insurance plan, and also provide an opt-out option for the community ratings regulations which prevent insurers from raising premiums based on age, gender, or health. but for the moment the freedom caucus members aren't committing. >> there is no deal in principle. there is a solid idea that was offered. we are certainly encouraged by the progress we seem to be making. >> reporter: and senior gop aides point to an underlying problem that remains unchanged. start with a plan that appeals to as many as possible, then move it to the right. that may bring conservatives on board. it also risks bleeding the very moderates necessary to reach the