Former President Donald Trump has been threatening to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, for eight years, but has yet to present a comprehensive plan to do so. Experts doubt that a second Trump administration would be able to come up with a policy that satisfies all parties. Trump has claimed to have concepts of a replacement plan that would be more affordable, but experts question the feasibility of creating a new health care law that reduces costs. The Affordable Care Act has provided health insurance coverage to about 50 million Americans and, according to experts, repealing the law would result in millions losing coverage and paying more for healthcare. Various Republican plans to change or repeal the law have been proposed, including a plan that would roll back ACA subsidies and convert Medicaid to a block grant system, potentially causing tens of millions to lose coverage. Under the Trump administration, the number of uninsured people increased and funding for groups that help people access health insurance was cut. Whether Trump or Harris win the election, decisions will need to be made about extending subsidies under the ACA that are set to expire in 2025. Experts suggest that coming up with a replacement plan that satisfies all parties and reduces costs for everyone is a difficult task.
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Trump continues to lack a concrete replacement plan for Obamacare after debate
