Trump is Backpedaling on Obamacare: Here ’s Why That’s Good
One thing Trump voters say they love about him is his propensity to “tell it like it is.” But just days after becoming the next president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump is already backpedaling on his campaign promise to immediately repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) once he’s in office. Here’s why Trump’s pivot may be a good thing for millions of Americans who need health care.
It’s true that for many the ACA wasn’t exactly as affordable as we were told it would be. Many people who signed up for insurance through state markets were hit with unconscionably high premiums, preventing them from receiving the medical treatment they need. These issues point to a strong case for health care reform, though, not the need to get rid of public health care altogether.
If Trump does decide to repeal the ACA without a new healthcare program to replace it, millions will be left without insurance and no means of getting it. People will probably still go to the emergency room if they have to, leaving the financial burden for taxpayers when individuals can’t afford life-saving treatment. All Americans will be worse off without an affordable public healthcare option. It would force millions to forego preventative medical care that could prevent a visit to the emergency room or end a life too soon to a treatable illness.
It is essential that certain aspects of the ACA are maintained. The removal of lifetime limits on coverage, equalizing insurance payments for men and...
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