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EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 13 MIN

Trump’s Healthcare Vision is Power to the People Payments to Americans Not Insurers

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New Healthcare Framework The Trump White House is preparing a plan aimed at lowering healthcare costs and extending expiring Obamacare subsidies. Proposal includes: Two-year extension of enhanced premium tax credits. Lower income eligibility limits for subsidies. Minimum premium payments. Cap subsidies at 700% of the federal poverty line. Criticism of Obamacare Claims ACA is “anything but affordable.” Premiums have reportedly increased by 80% since ACA passed. Suggests ACA benefits insurance companies more than consumers. Notes that over 50% of ACA enrollees did not file a single claim this year. Financial Impact Congressional Budget Office estimated proposed reforms could: Lower premiums by 12.7%. Save taxpayers $30.8 billion. Criticism of Democrats for blocking cost-sharing reductions and continuing subsidies through COVID-era stimulus and Inflation Reduction Act. Trump’s Position Advocates sending healthcare dollars directly to consumers instead of insurance companies. Supports Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and consumer choice. Frames this as a fight against government corruption and overspending. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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