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Uninsured Americans want health coverage worth buying
Over 20 million Americans lack health insurance. Democrats are betting that public concern over that number will propel them back into power this fall.
TL;DR
- Over 20 million Americans lack health insurance, a key issue for Democrats.
- Cost is a factor for some uninsured, but one-third are not concerned about affordability.
- Many uninsured individuals do not want or need the coverage offered, or cannot find plans meeting their needs.
- Obamacare mandates lead to narrow networks and high deductibles, deterring consumers.
- Expanding choice via short-term health plans and health savings accounts is proposed as a solution.
- Short-term plans offer lower premiums, flexible benefits, and broader networks.
- The Biden administration limited short-term plan duration, rolling back Trump-era rules.
- The goal should be to offer coverage people actively want to purchase.