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healthcare-economy3 years ago•1 min saved

Bidenomics: Debunking Short Term Health Care Plans and Addressing Economic Inequality

President Joe Biden criticized short-term health care plans as a scam, stating that they can leave Americans vulnerable and taken advantage of. He blamed the Trump administration for allowing these plans to grow unchecked. Biden also touted the success of his "Bidenomics" plan, referencing the latest jobs report which showed the addition of 209,000 jobs last month and a total of over 13 million jobs created in 2.5 years. He highlighted the low unemployment rate, falling inflation, and decreased number of uninsured Americans. Additionally, Biden mentioned other efforts to combat high healthcare costs, such as addressing surprise medical bills and examining medical credit cards and loans.

via ABC News|

#bidenomics #healthcare-costs #healthcare-economy

healthcare3 years ago•3 min saved

Biden's Bold Moves: Reversing Limits, Launching Push, and Cracking Down on Health Care Costs

President Joe Biden is reversing a Trump-era regulation that allowed short-term health plans to last up to a year and be renewed for up to three years. The proposed rules issued by HHS, the Treasury Department, and the Department of Labor would limit these plans to three months, with the option for one renewal month. Short-term plans, often criticized as "junk insurance," do not have to meet the same requirements as health insurance plans sold on the Obamacare exchanges. The announcement comes as Biden plans to give a speech on his healthcare agenda, which includes efforts to lower costs and crack down on surprise medical bills.

via POLITICO|

#biden #consumer-protection #health-insurance