A lot of President-Elect Biden's sweeping health care plans will be stymied if Republicans maintain control of the Senate, but he can and probably will reverse much of what President Trump has done in health care administratively.
Some Trump actions Biden can reverse:
Short-term plans not covering pre-existing conditions
ACA outreach cuts
Work requirements and funding caps in Medicaid
Gender identity discrimination
Family planning funding restrictions
Immigration limits for those using health benefits
Short-term plans not covering pre-existing conditions
ACA outreach cuts
Work requirements and funding caps in Medicaid
Gender identity discrimination
Family planning funding restrictions
Immigration limits for those using health benefits
Possibly the most important thing President-Elect Biden can do in health care at this moment in history is approach the pandemic with facts, science, and empathy. None of those things require an act of Congress.
Beyond using administrative authority to undo much of what President Trump has done, I’d look for President-Elect Biden to use executive powers creatively to expand coverage, increase consumer protections, and make health care more affordable.
On Tuesday the Supreme Court hears the case to overturn the ACA. Even as president, Joe Biden can’t stop it unilaterally.
If Democrats sweep both Georgia senate runoffs, they could pass a bill to make the lawsuit moot. If not, buckle your seatbelts.
If Democrats sweep both Georgia senate runoffs, they could pass a bill to make the lawsuit moot. If not, buckle your seatbelts.
You may or may not agree with President-Elect Biden’s health care policies, but one thing is for sure: they will be more normal.
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