The focus of the health care debate has shifted from coverage to affordability and access. Despite most Americans having health care coverage, the costs and access issues are growing. Recent data indicates rising premiums, limited provider access, and fewer plan choices, which could worsen without intervention. Key trends include significant premium increases due to Obamacare regulations, Medicaid expansion under Obamacare, and fewer Medicare drug plan options with higher costs under the Biden Administration. Click here for article.
Premium Increases: From 2013 to 2022, Obamacare regulations more than doubled the average cost of individual market health insurance in 40 states.
Medicaid Expansion: Obamacare added nearly 20 million work-capable adults to Medicaid, historically serving the poor, seniors, and disabled.
Medicare Drug Plans: Under the Biden Administration, seniors face a 31% reduction in Medicare prescription drug plan choices and a 46% rise in average premiums.
Ongoing Trends: Rising premiums, restricted provider acce
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