Obamacare Helped the Uninsured, but the Underinsured, Not So Much

The video discusses the issue of underinsurance in the US, highlighting its definition, prevalence, and impact on healthcare access. It examines the effects of the Affordable Care Act and presents recent statistics on underinsurance. The challenges faced by underinsured individuals, such as high deductibles and limited access to care, are explored. The video also explains different insurance plan tiers and their costs, and discusses proposed changes that could worsen underinsurance. The importance of balancing universal coverage with affordability is emphasized.

What is the definition of underinsurance according to the Commonwealth Fund?

What percentage of adults aged 19 to 64 were underinsured in 2010?

How did the Affordable Care Act (ACA) aim to address underinsurance?

What are some of the challenges faced by underinsured Americans in accessing healthcare?

What are the potential consequences of introducing copper plans with lower premiums?

What impact do high deductibles have on individuals with chronic illnesses?

According to a Gallup poll, what were the two most urgent health problems identified by Americans?