Trump unveils health-care plan outline as Congress wrestles over Obamacare subsidies
Trump urged Congress, which is grappling over an extension of key ACA tax credits, to pass "The Great Healthcare Plan" without delay.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration unveiled 'The Great Healthcare Plan' to lower drug prices and insurance premiums.
- The plan includes codifying deals with drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs by linking them to international prices.
- It proposes sending health insurance funds directly to Americans, bypassing insurance companies.
- The plan would make more pharmaceutical drugs available over-the-counter.
- It mandates public posting of provider pricing and fees to prevent surprise medical bills.
- The announcement comes as Congress faces challenges in extending Affordable Care Act tax credits.