What the Health? From KFF Health News GOP Poised To Cut Billions in Health Benefits
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May 15, 2025 
Join health reporters Alice Miranda Ollstein from Politico, Joanne Kenen from Johns Hopkins, and Julie Appleby from KFF Health News as they dissect proposed cuts exceeding $700 billion to Medicaid and other health programs. They explore the political fallout following Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s congressional testimonies and the implications of new health policies including controversial Medicaid work requirements. The panel also highlights recent public health debates, from fluoride ban discussions to the abortion pill, showcasing the tension in health policymaking.
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ACA Accessibility Reductions
- The bill also restricts ACA coverage by shortening enrollment and ending special enrollment periods.
- These provisions would reduce insurance enrollment by millions and codify hardships in accessing care.
Risk of ACA Subsidy Expiration
- Enhanced premium subsidies that expanded ACA coverage are set to expire, risking a 90% premium increase.
- Loss of subsidies may cause about 5 million people to drop marketplace coverage, raising uninsurance.
Planned Parenthood Exclusion Costs
- GOP plans to exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid are unlikely to save money.
- Removing contraception access raises overall Medicaid costs due to increased births on Medicaid.