It’s important for schools, cities and counties to know where our presidential candidates stand on health care issues. Their viewpoints may ultimately affect what the future holds for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Cadillac Tax and employer-sponsored benefits. Here’s a brief overview of the candidates’ position on health care.
Health Care Issue | Hillary Clinton | Donald Trump |
Affordable Care Act | Supports the ACA - will continue to build on its success but plans to make some changes | Seeks repeal of ACA |
Cadillac Tax | Both agree that they want to repeal the Cadillac Tax which is the 40% excise tax on high cost health care plans which exceed certain thresholds. This tax is a major funding vehicle for the healthcare law which is slated to go into effect 2020. Both candidates will find other ways to get funding. | |
Cost of Coverage |
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Health Insurance Carrier Consolidation | With the recent announcement of several large health insurance carriers merging, both Clinton and Trump are concerned that this will lead to fewer options for consumers. They are against health insurance monopolies. | |
Prescription Drug Costs
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Transparency | Both candidates want to see more healthcare transparency from doctors and hospitals so they can comparison shop for the best deals. Clinton also went on to say that she wants to eliminate ‘surprise’ medical bills. | |
Other Notable Issues |
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