Cancer survivor: ‘Insurance could exceed mortgage’ if subsidies expire
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For Lori Hunt, a breast cancer survivor, the potential expiration of health care subsidies could make insurance more expensive than her mortgage. The debate highlights the real-life impact of policy changes on patients’ access to care.
Breakdown
- Congress remains deadlocked over extending health care subsidies during the government shutdown. 7s
- Without subsidies, some Americans, like cancer survivor Lori Hunt, would face insurance costs higher than their mortgage. 44s
- An estimated 3.8 million Americans may lose affordable insurance if subsidies expire. 1m 10s
- Experts warn that losing insurance can lead to financial debt and delayed care, increasing emergency room visits. 1m 29s
- Premium increases would affect people nationwide, with the hardest hit in states that have not expanded Medicaid. 1m 54s