People solidly in the middle class are the ones hurt by Trump's decision on Obamacare
Guy Boulton, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
http://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/health-care/2017/10/23/people-solidly-middle-class-ones-hurt-trumps-decision-obamacare/784300001/?from=global&sessionKey=&autologin=
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She may have the option of buying a less expensive plan Nov. 1, when the marketplaces set up through the Affordable Care Act open. But if she goes that way, she’ll be paying as much as or more than she’s paying now — for less coverage.
The situation stems in large part from a decision by President Donald Trump to stop paying insurance companies for the additional coverage they are required by law to provide to people with low incomes.
That decision also is certain to cause additional turmoil in the already fragile market for insurance sold directly to individuals and families.
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First, it’s expected to end up costing the federal government more money.
Second, the people being hurt the most are the very ones who opponents of the Affordable Care Act have cited as evidence of the law’s failure.
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