"Millions of Americans are facing a huge increase in the amount they have to pay for health insurance. A dispute about government subsides for healthcare was one of the major issues that led to a 43-day shutdown of the US government last year the longest in history. But even when the shutdown ended, Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on and extension of the the subsidies."
"As the clock struck midnight on January 1 the health costs for 24 million people rose dramatically So, what's the impact for those in need? And how much politics is involved? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Lindsay Allen Health Economist and Policy Researcher at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University Neel Shah Physician and Chief Medical Officer of Maven Clinic Rinah Shah Political Strategist and Geopolitical analyst"
A dispute over government subsidies for healthcare contributed to a 43-day federal government shutdown, the longest in US history. Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on an extension of those subsidies after the shutdown ended. As of January 1, health costs for 24 million people rose dramatically due to the lapse in subsidies. The increase in costs will likely raise premiums, out-of-pocket expenses, and financial strain for many families. The situation links healthcare policy, partisan negotiation failures, and substantial near-term impacts on coverage affordability for millions of Americans.
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