Forbes February 15, 2021
Starting today, uninsured Americans will be able to sign up for health plans through the federal HealthCare.gov exchange during a new special enrollment period through May 15. Created by one of President Biden’s first executive orders, it’s intended to help “restore and strengthen Americans’ access to quality, affordable health care.”
That sounds reasonable. But it misunderstands why these folks are uninsured in the first place. The coverage on Obamacare’s exchanges is too costly and of poor quality. Opening the exchanges for three more months won’t bring premiums down, reduce deductibles, or make the plans’ provider networks more robust. Only relaxing the regulations at the heart of Obamacare can do those things.
Just look at the difference in individual market premiums...
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