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Long-Awaited Rule Aims To Boost ACA Choices While Embracing Higher Deductibles
The Trump administration finalized ACA changes allowing plans with higher out-of-pocket costs and no set provider networks, aiming to expand consumer choice but potentially reducing enrollment by up to 2 million next year. Experts warn these changes could erode ACA safeguards and worsen healthcare affordability challenges.
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