Putting aside the matter of an extension for the ACA tax credits, here's a question for trump devotees.

[The Irish Ram]

But does he get a pass for doing nothing about something as impactful as the cost of health insurance?

Would you give him a minute? He's been very busy, but it is on his agenda. We need a solid plan, not one that is rushed together to appease you...

 

[berg80]

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmm, in case you have forgotten, this is happening because of Obamacare. Trump and the Republicans want to get rid of Obamacare but democrats won't let them.

R's had a chance to vote down the ACA but failed when McCain gave the famous thumbs down. To date, R's have not made a serious proposal to replace the ACA.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Hes breaking no rules. He has the power to do all that stuff and flip you libs the bird.

Trump and his supporters don't care about Americans suffering, they're willfully ignorant and short sighted.

 

[kyzr]

HSA, takes healthcare out of the governments purview and puts it back into the private sector AND 'The People', making their own choices. Free market always wins out.

HSA only works if you have money to fund them.
85% of people get healthcare insurance at work.
The other 15% need help.
I remember the debates when they first came up with ACA, a big point was "preexisting conditions".
Benefits would need to have an annual limit, and you pay the rest or get "catastrophic coverage".
It's still a mess.

 

[Independent thinker]

R's had a chance to vote down the ACA but failed when McCain gave the famous thumbs down. To date, R's have not made a serious proposal to replace the ACA.

I see what you're saying. You're admitting that Obamacare was a total failure and you're blaming it on the Republican, John McCain.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

R's had a chance to vote down the ACA but failed when McCain gave the famous thumbs down. To date, R's have not made a serious proposal to replace the ACA.

Rs are just as worthless as dems.

 

[Nostra]

Please explain how having a savings account to pay for medical costs lowers medical cost inflation.

Please explain how massive tax subsidies for the "ACA" reduces medical cost inflation.

 

[Meister]

Please explain how having a savings account to pay for medical costs lowers medical cost inflation.

It's called 'competition'. And the competition doesn't end at the state lines.
A person in Arizona could shop for his/her/their insurance in Virginia.

 

[Meister]

https://www.npr.org/2025/08/05/nx-s1-5493371/house-oversight-committee-epstein-subpoenas-justice-department

That? Why don't you ask your tent, they voted for not letting the files be opened

 

[Nostra]

Please explain how massive tax subsidies for the "ACA" reduces medical cost inflation.

: crickets: from berg80

 

[Couchpotato]

What has he done about the medical cost inflation that will, in part, cause premiums to jump so much?

ACA Insurers Are Raising Premiums by an Estimated 26%, but Most Enrollees Could See Sharper Increases in What They Pay​

ACA Insurers Are Raising Premiums by an Estimated 26%, but Most Enrollees Could See Sharper Increases in What They Pay

The amount health insurers charge for coverage on the ACA Marketplaces is rising 26%, on average, in 2026.... Most enrollees would face even sharper increases in what they pay if they ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits expire.

www.kff.org

Not that he hasn't been busy violating the Posse Comitatus Act, the War Powers Act, and having the DoJ refuse to comply with a subpoena for the Epstein files. And then there's golf.

But does he get a pass for doing nothing about something as impactful as the cost of health insurance?

So the Government pumping money into a sector has caused prices to rise? Shocked I tell you shocked......

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

What has he done about the medical cost inflation that will, in part, cause premiums to jump so much?

ACA Insurers Are Raising Premiums by an Estimated 26%, but Most Enrollees Could See Sharper Increases in What They Pay​

ACA Insurers Are Raising Premiums by an Estimated 26%, but Most Enrollees Could See Sharper Increases in What They Pay

The amount health insurers charge for coverage on the ACA Marketplaces is rising 26%, on average, in 2026.... Most enrollees would face even sharper increases in what they pay if they ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits expire.

www.kff.org

Not that he hasn't been busy violating the Posse Comitatus Act, the War Powers Act, and having the DoJ refuse to comply with a subpoena for the Epstein files. And then there's golf.

But does he get a pass for doing nothing about something as impactful as the cost of health insurance?

I guess the Affordable Care Act isn't affordable.

What Dem spending are you willing to cut in order to keep subsidizing Obama's healthcare disaster?

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

So the Government pumping money into a sector has caused prices to rise? Shocked I tell you shocked......

Next thing they'll realize is that endless government backed loans for college made college more expensive.


Nah.

 

[kyzr]

It's called 'competition'. And the competition doesn't end at the state lines.
A person in Arizona could shop for his/her/their insurance in Virginia.

Rand Paul is pushing for this. You can buy from Walmart or Costco or Target.

 

[kyzr]

Next thing they'll realize is that endless government backed loans for college made college more expensive. Nah.

Colleges need to fund student loans from their Endowments.

 

[Marener]

Trump has a plan, HSA.

We already have HSAs.

 

[Correll]

What has he done about the medical cost inflation that will, in part, cause premiums to jump so much?

ACA Insurers Are Raising Premiums by an Estimated 26%, but Most Enrollees Could See Sharper Increases in What They Pay​

ACA Insurers Are Raising Premiums by an Estimated 26%, but Most Enrollees Could See Sharper Increases in What They Pay

The amount health insurers charge for coverage on the ACA Marketplaces is rising 26%, on average, in 2026.... Most enrollees would face even sharper increases in what they pay if they ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits expire.

www.kff.org

Not that he hasn't been busy violating the Posse Comitatus Act, the War Powers Act, and having the DoJ refuse to comply with a subpoena for the Epstein files. And then there's golf.

But does he get a pass for doing nothing about something as impactful as the cost of health insurance?

I have no idea what the answer is to our medical policy issues.


So.... I'm open to ideas. That don't sound like they will make it worse.

 

[berg80]

HSA only works if you have money to fund them.
85% of people get healthcare insurance at work.
The other 15% need help.
I remember the debates when they first came up with ACA, a big point was "preexisting conditions".
Benefits would need to have an annual limit, and you pay the rest or get "catastrophic coverage".
It's still a mess.

AI Overview

Approximately 60% of people under 65 in the U.S. receive health insurance through their employer.

 

[berg80]

I have no idea what the answer is to our medical policy issues.


So.... I'm open to ideas. That don't sound like they will make it worse.

R's have had over a decade to come up with an alternate plan. They've got nothing, yet keep complaining about the ACA. Why not work to try to make it better?

Moreover, health care inflation continues to be a problem in need of addressing. Why doesn't Dotard address it? Too busy seeking retribution against his enemies?

 

[Nostra]

R's have had over a decade to come up with an alternate plan. They've got nothing, yet keep complaining about the ACA. Why not work to try to make it better?

Moreover, health care inflation continues to be a problem in need of addressing. Why doesn't Dotard address it? Too busy seeking retribution against his enemies?

Why do Republicans need an alternate plan? Healthcare isn't a government responsibility.