Summary
Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, questioned the legitimacy of Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage for many Americans, noting that many enrolled do not file claims. The issue of subsidies under the ACA is part of ongoing talks in Congress during a government shutdown.
Key Facts
- Dr. Mehmet Oz is the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Dr. Oz claimed "half" of the people in ACA insurance plans did not file claims last year.
- More than 24 million Americans use ACA for health insurance.
- The extension of ACA subsidies is a point of debate in Congress amid a government shutdown.
- Dr. Oz suggested that ACA subsidies from the COVID-19 pandemic should end.
- Democrats want the tax credits to continue, while Republicans want more negotiation.
- Open enrollment for ACA plans begins on Saturday.
