CBO Says GOP Health Bill Boosts Uninsured by 22 Million

The video discusses the potential impact of 22 million more uninsured individuals and a $420 billion deficit reduction over the next decade. It explores the Cruz amendment, which allows for cheaper, bare-bones insurance plans, and the consumer freedom option. Critics argue these plans are insufficient, with lower premiums but higher deductibles, potentially increasing costs for patients. The video also examines the political implications in the Senate and differing views among economists regarding the amendment's effectiveness in reducing premiums and increasing coverage.

What is one of the main financial impacts discussed in the first section?

• A $420 billion increase in healthcare spending

• A $420 billion reduction in the deficit

• A $100 million increase in insurance premiums

• A $100 million reduction in healthcare costs

What is the purpose of the Cruz amendment as mentioned in the first section?

• To enable insurance companies to sell cheaper, bare-bones plans

• To allow insurance companies to offer more comprehensive plans

• To reduce the overall healthcare budget

• To increase the number of insured individuals

What is a major criticism of the consumer freedom option?

• It offers too many benefits to consumers

• It mandates higher premiums for all

• It excludes sicker individuals from coverage

• It increases the overall cost of insurance

How do critics view the transparency of the Department of Health and Human Services' analysis?

• They believe it was completely transparent

• They think it was partially transparent

• They argue it lacked transparency

• They feel it was overly detailed

What potential effect could the latest scoring have on senators' decisions?

• It might sway some senators to support the bill

• It will have no impact on any senator

• It will cause all senators to oppose the bill

• It could lead to a unanimous decision