GOP Should Fix Health Care Rather Than Bailing Out Obamacare
By The Liberty Tribune Staff · Published: · Updated: · 1 min read
What it is
The debate surrounding an extension of health insurance subsidies has intensified, contributing to the current federal government shutdown. Retiring Senator Thom Tillis, R-N.C., remarked in June, "[W]ith the ACA subsidies and other things, we should start thinking about a stream of bipartisan bills that we can work on."
Why it matters
- More critically, the question arises: If the Affordable Care Act is indeed "affordable," why are Democrats advocating for a bailout costing over $350 billion, which has contributed to the government shutdown?
- If people own their policies, purchased while they are young and healthy, they would be safeguarded against preexisting conditions
- These accounts enable employers to contribute a defined amount monthly toward employees' health insurance premiums, allowing workers to select their own coverage and take it with them when they leave a job
- An even more effective alternative would be to permit Health Savings Account HSA funds to cover health insurance premiums
- High health care costs are partly due to individuals spending other people's money
- While emergencies may not allow for shopping around, many chronic conditions present opportunities for patients to seek cost-effective care
Key facts
- The debate surrounding an extension of health insurance subsidies has intensified, contributing to the current federal government shutdown
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