Centene CEO Says End to ACA Subsidies Was Expected

The transcript discusses the role of health insurers in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, the anticipated impact of presidential actions on health insurance, and the future stability of the ACA. It highlights the importance of planning for changes, the potential for policy improvements, and the need for bipartisan action to stabilize the market. The discussion also covers the impact of removing cost-sharing reductions (CSRs) and the importance of maintaining subsidies for individuals below 40% of the poverty level.

What was the primary focus of health insurers in response to the anticipated changes in the Affordable Care Act?

• Focusing on individuals below 40% of the poverty level

• Expanding coverage to new states

• Increasing premiums for all customers

• Reducing the number of available plans

How did insurers prepare for the potential removal of CSR subsidies?

• By reducing customer service staff

• By filing rates assuming CSR removal

• By closing down certain branches

• By increasing marketing efforts

What is the main concern regarding the future of the Affordable Care Act?

• The lack of bipartisan action to stabilize the market

• The increase in healthcare costs

• The reduction in the number of insurers

• The expansion of coverage to all citizens

What is the focus of the ongoing discussions about the Affordable Care Act?

• Eliminating all subsidies

• Reducing the number of covered individuals

• Focusing on sound public policy over politics

• Increasing the number of insurance providers

What is one of the proposed changes to improve the Affordable Care Act?

• Increasing premiums for all customers

• Reducing the number of healthcare providers

• Eliminating all insurance plans

• Dropping subsidies from 138% to 100%