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Chuck Schumer: “85,000 Louisiana residents will lose health insurance [if…”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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Yesterday I read a sobering report from the Times Picayune saying that, quote, louisiana stands to lose the most if the ACA premium tax credits expire. According to that report, 85,000 Louisiana residents will lose health insurance [if ACA premium tax credits expire]. Many will see their premiums skyrocket. The average 60 year old Louisiana couple making $85,000 a year would see insurance costs rise from $600 a month to $2,000 a month. (10:13–10:20)

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Asserts that 85,000 Louisiana residents will lose health insurance if ACA premium tax credits expire.

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