Summary
President Donald Trump unveiled a new health care plan, aiming to lower health insurance costs. The plan includes direct payments to Americans for health savings accounts and measures to reduce drug prices and increase pricing transparency by insurers.
Key Facts
- President Trump announced a new health care plan in Washington on Thursday.
- The plan proposes sending money directly to Americans for health savings accounts.
- The goal is for people to manage their own insurance and health costs with these funds.
- Democrats oppose the plan, preferring tax credits that reduce monthly premiums.
- President Trump’s plan also aims to lower drug prices.
- The plan requires insurance companies to share information on costs and wait times.
- Trump has worked to change the Affordable Care Act, the health law from President Obama’s time.
- In his first term, Trump tried to replace the Affordable Care Act but was blocked.
