27M People May Soon Lose Health Insurance. What Are Their Options?

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare coverage, highlighting the role of Obamacare and Medicaid as safety nets. It explores the limitations of these options, leaving millions uninsured due to factors like citizenship status and state policies. Democrats propose subsidies for COBRA premiums, but face criticism for costly copayments. The Republican response includes a $10 billion allocation for COVID-19 treatment, with no clear plan for broader healthcare coverage.

What are the two main avenues for people who lose their job-based health coverage due to COVID-19?

• COBRA and private insurance

• Employer-sponsored plans and Medicaid

• Private insurance and Medicare

• Medicaid and ACA marketplaces

Why might some individuals remain uninsured despite the available options?

• They have access to free healthcare

• They are covered by their employer

• They prefer not to have insurance

• They are ineligible due to citizenship status or live in states without expanded Medicaid

What is COBRA, and why is it being considered for subsidies?

• A government-funded insurance program

• A law allowing employees to stay on their insurance plan after employment ends

• A new healthcare plan for all citizens

• A private insurance company

What is the main criticism of subsidizing COBRA according to progressives?

• It covers too many people

• It is not available in all states

• It has costly copayments and deductibles

• It is too cheap and accessible

What has the Trump administration done to address the treatment needs of the uninsured during COVID-19?

• Expanded Medicaid in all states

• Introduced a new healthcare plan

• Set aside $10 billion for COVID treatment needs

• Provided free healthcare for all