Summary
Millions of people in the United States are dealing with much higher health insurance costs. Disagreements over government healthcare funding were a key reason for a long government shutdown last year, but there is still no solution. As of January 1, 24 million people's healthcare costs went up a lot.
Key Facts
- Millions of Americans face higher health insurance costs.
- Government funding disagreements led to a 43-day US government shutdown last year.
- The shutdown was the longest in US history.
- Republicans and Democrats did not agree on continuing healthcare funding.
- On January 1, healthcare costs increased for 24 million people.
- Experts involved in the discussion include a health economist, a physician, and a political strategist.
