Becker's Healthcare November 8, 2024
The Affordable Care Act has been through many iterations since being signed into law in 2010. Donald Trump’s second presidential term could bring about more changes.
The New York Times gathered perspective from experts across the political spectrum to outline what could happen next based on limited information from the campaign trail and Mr. Trump’s historical view of the ACA.
Here are 17 key points.
1. Renewed ACA reform momentum. With a Republican-controlled Congress, Trump’s administration may seek to reform the ACA, potentially allowing key subsidies to expire, impacting millions of Americans who rely on ACA marketplaces for affordable coverage. There are 20 million people who purchase their health insurance through ACA plans.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates around 4...