WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is rolling out a health benefits framework for millions of Americans who will get private insurance through the health care overhaul — and states get to decide the specifics.

It's tricky territory for the feds, who don't want to be labeled "Big Brother" on health care.

The framework proposed Friday allows states to pick from several federally approved options, ranging from packages offered to government employees to an HMO.

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