Chuck Schumer: “Insurance plans that cost $300 or $400 a month will suddenly…”

“Tens of millions of Americans face the specter of financial crisis, all while Donald Trump is dancing on the tarmac in Malaysia. Donald Trump may be having a nice time abroad, but people here at home are dreading, dreading open enrollment. Insurance plans that cost $300 or $400 a month will suddenly cost $2,000 a month or more because Republicans prefer to shut the government down over working with Democrats to extend the ACA tax credits. Consequently, the average ACA plan is set to more than double, double starting next year. The average 60 year old couple making $85,000 a year will soon have to pay an extra $22,000 or more just to have health insurance.” (00:43–00:59)

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