Lots of Private Insurance is Publicly Funded

The video discusses the debate over public vs. private healthcare funding, highlighting that even private insurance is often subsidized by public funds. It examines a UCLA policy brief showing that over 70% of healthcare spending in California is publicly funded. The video breaks down California's healthcare expenditures, comparing them to national averages, and concludes that a significant portion of healthcare spending is taxpayer-funded. It ends with acknowledgments and support information.

What was the Affordable Care Act's approach to the debate on public vs. private healthcare funding?

• It eliminated the need for insurance.

• It provided only public insurance.

• It offered both public and private insurance using public funds.

• It provided only private insurance.

In California, what percentage of healthcare spending is attributed to public funds?

• 30%

• 50%

• 90%

• 71%

Which category is often overlooked when considering public healthcare spending?

• ACA exchange subsidies

• Tax subsidies for employer-sponsored insurance

• County health expenditures

• Medicare and Medicaid

How does California's public healthcare spending compare to the national average?

• It is not comparable to the national average.

• It is higher than the national average.

• It is the same as the national average.

• It is lower than the national average.

What is the national average for the public share of healthcare spending?

• 90%

• 80%

• 65%

• 50%