Dr. Mehmet Oz says Trump has a plan to replace Obamacare

Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, stated that President Donald Trump has a plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare. Oz, speaking on NBC News' "Meet the Press," expressed his belief that the President has a plan but offered no specific details about its components or how it would function. When pressed for information, Oz referred to previously offered "One Big Beautiful Bill" proposals, suggesting that focus would be placed on prioritizing certain aspects of those past ideas. Despite repeated promises from Trump to repeal and replace the ACA, his administration has not yet presented a concrete plan or outlined its potential impact on the over 24 million individuals who currently have coverage through the law. Oz's remarks coincide with the beginning of ACA open enrollment, a period expected to see the largest number of participants since the law's inception. The expiration of enhanced subsidies, crucial for many enrollees, looms at the end of the year. These subsidies, initially approved by the American Rescue Plan and extended by the Inflation Reduction Act, are at the center of a political debate, with Democrats unwilling to pass a government funding bill without their extension. Experts warn that without these subsidies, average out-of-pocket premium costs could double, leading to nearly 4 million people losing their health coverage. Oz also accused Democrats of using the ... download the app to read more